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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
CHILD CARE
SPECIALIST
(ONLINE)
The Child Care Specialist program
prepares students to serve as teacher’s
aides and lead teachers in a variety of
childcare facilities that serve infants, toddlers,
and pre-school-age children.
Core concepts to be addressed include the
developmental stages (physical, social,
intellectual, and emotional) of infants, toddlers,
and pre-school-aged children; legal and ethical
considerations in child care; observing and
recording children’s behavior, and building
relationships with the children’s families and the
community at large.
ONLINE PROGRAM
W/SOME LAB WORK
MORE INFO
PROGRAM
LENGTH
2 Year (ONLINE)
Associate of
Applied Science
PROGRAM
TOOLS
iPad® & books
for various
courses
PROGRAM
HOURS
Online: You can set
your own hours,
but must adhere to
deadlines.
Stackable credentials and industry certification opportunities available.
$35K+
AVERAGE STARTING
SALARY
For entry-level
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