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Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Associate Child Care Teacher
Certificate of Achievement
Associate Child Development Teacher
Certificate of Achievement

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
Associate Child Care Teacher
Certificate of Achievement
Associate Child Development Teacher
Certificate of Achievement
Associate Teacher
Certificate
Associate Teacher In Early Care, Education, And Family Studies
Certificate of Achievement
Business: Web Development
AS Degree

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.
Agricultural And Industrial Technology: Industrial Technician
Certificate of Achievement
Agricultural Science
AS Degree
Agricultural Science
Certificate of Achievement
Agriculture
AS Degree
Agriculture
Certificate of Achievement

Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.
Associate Child Care Teacher
Certificate of Achievement
Associate Child Development Teacher
Certificate of Achievement
Associate Teacher
Certificate
Associate Teacher In Early Care, Education, And Family Studies
Certificate of Achievement
Business: Web Development
AS Degree

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Level 1
Certificate or Training
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Level 2
Certificate or Training
Assistant Teacher
Department Certificate
Associate Child Development Teacher
Certificate of Achievement
Associate Preschool Teaching
Certificate of Achievement