York Technical College. Early Childhood Programs

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1 York Technical College Early Childhood Programs

2 ECD Programs Associate in Applied Science Degree with major in Early Care and Education (Agreements- Columbia College, USC, & Winthrop for various programs) Early Childhood Development Certificate Child Care Management Certificate Infant & Toddler Development Certificate

3 Job Outlook Early childhood education is important for a child s intellectual and social development. As a result, there has been increasing demand for preschool programs, which is expected to create demand for preschool teachers. In addition, the population of children ages 3 to 5 is expected to increase. Because children between these ages are typically enrolled in preschool, the demand for preschool teachers increases when this population increases

4 PRESCHOOL TEACHERS Preschool teachers educate and care for children 3-5 years of age prior to kindergarten 2012 Median Pay $27,130 per year Hourly Pay Minimum wage-$13.04 per hour Entry-Level Education Associate s degree On-the-Job Training 6 months- Under supervision in SC

5 Employment Info Job Outlook-Preschool Teachers Projected Preschool teachers 17% Total-all occupations* 11% Employment of preschool teachers is projected to grow 17 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program

6 Other Employment Opportunities Child Care Centers Preschools-Private/Profit Head Start programs Public schools/instructional assistants After-school Programs Private Schools-Religious Nanny/Au Pare Private Centers, Family Registered, or Child Care Center-owner or director Agencies/Organizations that serve children and their families

7 Additional Info ECD 101-SC Credential (CareerStatus orenrolled in ECD) SAC 101-SC Credential (After School Programs-6-12 years) TEACH Scholarships Available SC Credentialing System Courses Smart Bonuses for Child Care Providers Meets DSS Lab/Training Requirements CDC Center-Laboratory Child Development Ctr.

8 ECED Degree-FYI. *65 credit hours to complete degree or 5 semesters full-time, but may attend part-time *Some ECD courses are online *All courses are offered both day or evening *Courses meet one time a week *Courses may have a lab as well *Ask a counselor for more info about open enrollment, lab forms required

9 ECED Degree-FYI. *Prepares graduates for employment in early childhood settings that serve children from birth to age 8 and their families. Gives expertise needed to plan and implement various activities for children and to lead a classroom. Program and laboratory school is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

10 Early Childhood Development and Certificate Designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the area of early childhood development The certificate courses provide basic knowledge of child growth and development & contains no general education coursework.

11 Child Care Management Certificate Will prepare or enhance individual for an administrative position in a child care setting Program includes studies in areas of administration, management, child development, curriculum, health/safety/nutrition, and community/family relations

12 Infant and Toddler Certificate Designed to help upgrade and enhance skills of infant/toddler child care professionals and open to those with no experience Training includes experiences in growth/development, curriculum issues, and supervised field experience.

13 Admission to Early Childhood Programs Requires qualifying scores on the College s placement test, or SAT or ACT, and a high school diploma or equivalent

14 Course/Lab Requirements Several courses require both lecture and lab hours at the nationally accredited (NAEYC) York Technical College Child Development Center; in some cases labs are off-campus. Prior to any lab entry, students must submit all forms required by the SC Dept. of Social Services (DSS) which includes: medical evidence of a negative TB test, complete a DSS letter of non-conviction, complete a health assessment with related medical forms, and be cleared by a SLED (SC Law Enforcement Div.) criminal background check performed by the department. No student can proceed without these forms in place and filed by the department.

15 College Admission Steps Step 1: Complete and submit the York Technical College application online. Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid, including Lottery Tuition Assistance at Step 3: Submit an official, final high school transcript. (High school transcripts are not required for admission to the College; however, they are required for determining eligibility for State scholarship and grant assistance and for admission to most Health and Human Services programs.) Students who do not have a recognized high school diploma or GED are not eligible for federal financial assistance. Step 4: Have official transcripts of any previous college credit earned sent to the College if evaluation of transfer credit is desired. Step 5:Take the Compass placement test. Note: COMPASS is not required for students with the following: SAT: 480 Critical Reading and 540 Math or ACT: 21 English and 23 Math. Scores must be less than 5 years old. Contact the Admissions Office if you have previous college credit to determine if the COMPASS placement test is necessary. Step 6: An acceptance letter will be mailed to you. Steps to advising, registration, and orientation will be included with your letter. If additional steps are required for acceptance, you will be contacted by and/or phone by a counselor. First-time Freshmen: (never attended any college before) Attend an Orientation and Registration Session to schedule classes. Former YTC and transfer students: Your program advisor will assist you with course planning and scheduling. Enrollment Services Enrollment Services is here to assist you with Admissions, Financial Aid, Records and Registration questions. Enrollment Services team members will be available in the Student Services Building or by phone Monday through Thursday from 8am to 7pm and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm at Phone: enrollmentservices@yorktech.edu

16 Is Early Childhood Development for you? People who love children, have patience, compassion, mature judgment, good organizational skills, and a sense of humor would enjoy a career in early childhood development

17 ECD Contact Info Mrs. Deborah Dukes, ECD Instructor Ms. Debbie Tertinger, ECD Instructor Mr. John Hayes, Center Director Have a wonderful day. Hope to see you soon! Ms. Julie M.Durham, Dept. Chair & Instructor HHS Div. Office