Child Care Training

The child care program at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 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 New York colleges that offer child care training.

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Also known as SUNY Cobleskill

454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cobleskill, NY and publically funded. Enrollment at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill exceeds 2,600 annually.

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

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Agriculture Operations
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to SUNY Cobleskill. Scores in a range of 18 to 23 on the ACT or 1290 to 1600 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. 36% of those who apply are accepted to SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, of which 68% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at cobleskill.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $7,200, while out-of-state residents pay $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,900 each year. Students at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.cobleskill.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY Cobleskill offers an associate'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

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