Child Development Degree

The child development program at Voorhees 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 South Carolina colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Voorhees College

7000 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC

Voorhees College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Denmark, South Carolina. Many 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 Protestant Episcopal Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 800 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Law and Justice Administration
• Biology
• Sociology
• Accounting

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. 51% of those who apply are accepted to Voorhees College, of which 6% choose to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $12,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Voorhees College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who wish to learn more about this school may check out their website at http://www.voorhees.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

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

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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).