Child Development Degree

The child development program at Tougaloo College prepares students for careers in child care centers, special needs programs, in home care, family child care, school age care, preschools, and recreational programs. The program focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of human services. Program courses include: parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Tougaloo College

4725 I55 N, Jackson, MS

Tougaloo College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tougaloo, MS. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The United Church of Christ affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Tougaloo College, with only around 900 students enrolled, provides a high ratio of teachers to students and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

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

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 620 to 990 for the SAT exam and between 15 to 20 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Tougaloo College. This school has an acceptance rate of around 35% of which only 19% decided to attend.

Tuition is approximately $11,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $4,400 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Tougaloo College is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)
• Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division I)

Students may visit the Tougaloo College website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tougaloo College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

Farm and Home Management Advisors

Description

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.

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