Child Care Training

The child care program at Chestnut Hill College 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer child care training.

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Chestnut Hill College (CHC)

Woodland Road, Office of Institutional Research, Pittsburgh, PA

Chestnut Hill College is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Chestnut Hill College annually.

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

• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Chestnut Hill College. A score within the range of 1290 - 1580 on the SAT, or 18 - 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits around 90% of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, around 17% registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at chc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $32,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Chestnut Hill College Griffins participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.chc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chestnut Hill College offers a bachelor's degree program in child care.

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $27960

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