Your education in Lansing Community College's child development program will prepare you for a career working with children of all ages. Lansing Community College offers three program options in Child Development and Early Education. Each addresses various components of high-quality early education and care in a variety of settings and for all ages, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children.
The Child Development and Early Education Associate in Applied Arts Degree at Lansing Community College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The accreditation term runs from 03/2018 to 03/2025.
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Degrees and Certificates Offered
Child Development and Early Education, AAA
Overview
This is a 62-credit program that can be completed in a minimum of four semesters. It qualifies individuals to be teachers or program directors in early education and care programs.
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Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
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Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Child Development and Early Education, CA
Overview
This is a 40-credit, three semester program that prepares students for positions as assistant teachers or teachers in early education and care programs. Course work for the certificate can be applied toward the associate degree.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Opportunities with an Associate's Degree or Certificate
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Career: Childcare Workers
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Career: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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Child Development and Early Education, CC
Overview
This certificate program prepares individuals for gainful, entry-level positions as assistant teachers, lead teachers, or program directors in early childhood education and care programs. The curriculum is aligned with the standards issued by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Michigan Early Childhood Core Knowledge and Core Competencies. Courses for the certificate can be applied toward the associate degree. This curriculum requires two semesters to complete, not including summer. One course of daytime field work in an early education and child care settings is required.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Opportunities with an Associate's Degree or Certificate
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Career: Childcare Workers
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Currently Employed
In the Lansing Region
Employment Growth
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The percentage of males versus females working in the field.
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Career: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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Career: Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
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Career: Childcare Workers
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Career: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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Expected Earnings
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Career: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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Training for CDA, CC
Overview
A program in teach-out means that students with that declared major who are currently completing the program requirements will be allowed a specified amount of time to complete these requirements, and other students will not be able to declare/receive this certificate.
Contact Us
Child Development and Early Education Program
Health and Human Services Division Office
HHS Building, 108
517-483-1410
517-483-1508 fax