Breyer State University offers a bachelor's of science degree program in early childhood care. The program is an online distance education program that trains students on the study of psychology and child psychology principles and applications, nutrition, safety and curriculum development for early childhood education. Students also learn about family needs, social issues and community services. A practicum additionally allows students to receive hands-on experience in their specialty of choice in their geographic area. Following the program, students can work in preschool programs, daycare centers, social agency programs or Head Start programs. Founded in 2004, Breyer State University in Los Angeles, California, is an accredited member of the private Educational Accreditation Association, according to Degree-Now.com.
Breyer State University
6080 Center Drive 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-242-5964
breyerstate.com/bachelors-early-child-care.htm
Dekalb Technical College offers an online program in early childhood care and education. At the college, which features a diploma and associate degree program, students take classes on topics such as art for children, music and movement, language arts and literature, math and science and even introduction to microcomputers. Other critical classes cover health, social issues and human growth. An internship also is part of the program. In addition, the school--which has three campuses in Georgia--offers certificate programs that train students to become early childhood program administrators, child development associates or child development specialists. Founded in 1961, Dekalb Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Dekalb Technical College
Clarkston Campus
495 N. Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021
404-297-9522
www.dekalbtech.edu/academics/program.php?id=30
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical offers an online associate degree program in professional nanny/family child care. The program prepares students to care for children from infancy through school-aged years, effectively operate their in-home childcare businesses and manage household daily routines. The demand remains strong for these students, as many parents prefer highly educated in-home providers to care for their children. The school, which has two campuses in Minnesota, also offers an online certificate program in child care basics. Founded in 1949, Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, according to CityTownInfo.com.
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Red Wing Campus
308 Pioneer Road
Red Wing, MN 55066
877-853-8324
www.southeastmn.edu/academic_programs/professionalnannyfamilychildcare/index.asp?programID=17