Early Childhood Education

OVERVIEW : Early childhood education deals with taking care of children by the people other than their relatives or family members. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) defines early childhood before the age of eight.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Early childhood education jobs are ideal for those who possess great communication skills especially when working with young children. Compassion and patience is essential when educating young children. Most early childhood education workers have a college degree. Early childhood development education and training license are issued by most state governments. 

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees  Bachelor's Degrees  Certificate Diploma 

                                                               

The early childhood education teachers help young children to achieve development in what is commonly referred to as the SPICE of life: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creative and Emotional domains of their lives.

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General Studies Career Tracks

A general studies degree is also known as a generalist degree and it covers the basics of the university education. A general studies degree may serve as a prerequisite for a job or for a change to another college major. The courses offered are classical studies, liberal arts, humanities and sciences.

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ACT - American College Testing (ACT)

American College Testing (ACT) is a standardized test for high school achievement and college admission produced by ACT Inc. First administered in November 1959 by Everett Franklin Lindquist as a competiton to the College Board's Scholastic Aptitude Test, it consists of four sections. In February 2005, an optional writing test was added to the ACT. The main four tests are scored individually on a scale of 1–36, and a Composite score is provided which is the whole number average of the four scores. 

The ACT is offered four to six times a year, depending on the state, in the United States, in September, October, December, February, April and June and is always on a Saturday except for those with credible religious obligations. Candidates may choose either the ACT assessment ($34), or the ACT assessment plus writing ($49.50).

The ACT Allots:
45 minutes for a 75-question English section
60 minutes for a 60-question Mathematics section
35 minutes for a 40-question Reading Comprehension section
35 minutes for a 40-question Science section

According to its founders, the ACT serves as a tool to measure the general educational development of students and their capability to complete college level work. The ACT is more used in the Midwestern, rocky mountain and southern United States while SAT is more popular on east and west coasts.

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Catering Management

OVERVIEW : Catering managers are responsible for the daily operation of restaurants and other establishments that are involved in the preparation and serving of food and beverages to the customers. Catering managers ensure that food served is of good quality and meeting certain set standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Catering managers are involved in the preparation of the food in the restaurants and hotels. They oversee the different food preparation methods and the overall presentation of the food. Catering managers are also responsible for ensuring that food prepared is complying with the health as well as food safety standards and regulations.

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Certificate

The other roles of catering managers include keeping budgets and payroll records. They also review financial transactions.

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Curriculum and Instruction

OVERVIEW : Curriculum and instruction is a field within education which focuses on research, development and implementation of curriculum that increases student's achievement within and outside of schools. Most educators feel a constant need to improve the mode of education and curriculum taught in schools.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Curriculum and instruction coordinators oversee school districts' curriculum and teaching standards. They work with teachers and school administrators to develop and implement new and better methods of teaching techniques to improve the quality of education. Curriculum and instruction coordinators oversee the development of school's curriculum and they arrange for professional development opportunities for teachers.

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Master's Degrees

Most school districts require instructional coordinators to have at least a master's degree. In addition, they often require them to be licensed teachers or licensed school administrators.

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English As a Foreign or Second Language

English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers teach the English language to non-native speakers of English and help these students learn to speak, read and write in English.

ESL teachers must frequently explain things through pictures, gestures and demonstrations. The goal of an ESL teacher is to make their students gain the same English proficiency as native speakers.

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Bilingual/TESOL

OVERVIEW : Bilingual education involves teaching academic content in two languages: a native and a secondary language, with varying amounts of each language used in accordance with the program model. Bilingual teacher is also called a TESOL teacher, which means Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

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JOB DESCRIPTION : Some of the common bilingual programs used by schools include English as a Second Language (ESL). The focus of ESL classes is to teach the students, English language. The classes may include students of other languages, all receiving intensive instructions. The medium of instruction is English, with no use being made of students' native language.

DEGREES OFFERED :  Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Master's Degrees

 
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It will help them to comprehend their course well and to survive in a different language speaking environment and workplace.

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Communication Technician

OVERVIEW : Communication systems include two way radios, cellular phones, marine radios, satellite systems, wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access, hand held computers, vehicle location equipments, and related equipments and other personal communication devices and related equipments and other personal communication devices.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Communication technicians are also known as telecommunications service technicians or telecommunication installers or repairers. They are responsible for installing communication equipments at homes and businesses. Communication technicians install communication equipments like telephone, cable TV and internet devices.

DEGREES OFFERED : With the rapid advancements and complexities in communications technology, employers are preferring candidates with associate or bachelor's degree. So you can either pursue a 2-year associate degree or career training or certification program offered by vocational school or 4-year bachelors' degree in a field related to communications or electronics.

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Baking and Pastry

OVERVIEW : Baking is an art which has been in practice for thousands of years. Historical records show that during the period of 2600-2100 BC, the Egyptians baked the bread. That is how the concept of baking was introduced.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Pastry is the form of baked cake which people love to eat. Few of us really know that the bakers spend a lot of time and their energy to make those yummy looking products which we consume almost every day. The job is at times physically demanding and spans through long hours.

DEGREES OFFERED :  Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Certificate

Bakery has now become an art and industry. Baking and the art of making pastry have now turned out to be a part of our life irrespective of geographical locations and social status.

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Adult Education

OVERVIEW : Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. The adult education teachers instruct adults and youths who are out of school in basic skills such as reading, writing and speaking English.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Adult education teachers evaluate student's strengths and weaknesses. They plan and teach lessons to help students gain knowledge and skills so that they can get their GED or learn to speak English. Adult education teachers also emphasize skills that will help their students to get a job by making them learn English words and phrases used in the work place.

JOB OUTLOOK : According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of adult education teachers is expected to grow by 15 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is expected from continued immigration to the United States and demand for adult education programs.

DEGREES OFFERED :  Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Master's Degrees

                  Doctorate Programs    PhD Programs    Certificate

EXPECTED JOB GROWTH : According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual wage of teachers in the adult education sector during May 2010 was reported to be at $46,530.

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