Child Care Training

The child care program at Central Methodist University – College of Graduate & Extended Studies prepares students for jobs with social service agencies, public schools, private schools, head start programs, pre-school programs, and day care centers. The program focuses on the management of child care services and planning, designing, and managing child care. Program courses include: child development and psychology, home and institutional based child care, identification of diseases and injuries, parent relations, personnel and business management principles, and related laws and policies. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer child care training.

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Central Methodist University – College of Graduate & Extended Studies (CMU - CGES)

2727 W. Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK

Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies is a nonprofit private institution located in Fayette, MO and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled annually at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information on admissions can be found at centralmethodist.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $6,400, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who would like to view more about CMU can check out their website at http://www.centralmethodist.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CMU - CGES has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, preschool teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $27590

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).