Program Description
This program prepares students to work as classroom aides in early childhood education. Classroom aides assist the lead teacher in preparation for lessons and caring for the nutritional, safety, and social needs of young children.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
1. prepare to be able to assist a lead teacher in a child care setting,
2. assess student readiness to enter the workforce, and
3. teach curriculum using methods designed for special learners.
Program Credentials
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential: Students will earn a CCBC Workforce Training Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Financial Aid and Payment Options
CCBC currently offers Continuing Education (CE) financial aid to those who qualify. We package public and private funding options to benefit students which include COVID-19 relief funding, the Maryland Sequence Scholarship, CCBC Opportunity Grant funding, Maryland Promise, and Baltimore County College Promise. Financial aid funding is available for select CE courses and programs.
Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.
For more information about funding resources and how to apply for them, please contact the CCBC Continuing Education Information Center at 443-840-4700.
Program Requirements
4th Grade Reading Level - according to an assessment that will be administered during an intake interview
Prior Learning Assessment
This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.
Application Process
To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Selective Entry – Please call 443-840-3262 to schedule an interview and assessment.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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CCT 580
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Growth and Development in Early Childhood
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45
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Textbook provided.
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$1149
T-$135/F-$1014
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| CHA 050 |
Skills and Concepts for Employment |
44 |
None |
$4595
T-$61/F-$398
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CHI 073
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Single Step Childcare Internship
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90
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None
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$535
T-$120/F-$415
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Course Series Totals:
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179
|
$0
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$2143
T-$316/F-$1827
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Strong verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to follow directions, and the ability to learn routines.
Career Opportunities:
Assistant in a day care or preschool.
Career Coach
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Program Contact Information
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Cabana | jcabana@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-3262 | Dundalk MASH 104