A Child Development Specialist is an expert in identifying the traits, symptoms, and patterns particular children who suffer from various developmental and psychological disorders. They evaluate their educational needs and issues. They give advice to parents and educators accordingly.
Personal Competencies
• You have a strong desire to heal others
• You are comfortable with children
• You pay attention to details
• You have strong communication skills
Entry Pathway
l. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (B.A) in Early Childhood Education/ChiId Development /Child Psychology followed by Master's degree in Arts (MA) in Child Development or related field
OR
Complete Bachelor's in Arts (BA.) in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development/ Child Psychology followed by Master's degree in Arts (M.A) in Child Development or related field, and then complete PhD in Child Development or related field
OR
Complete Diploma in Early Childhood Education followed by PG. Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Early Childhood Care and Development.
This list Of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED), Ambedkar University, New Delhi
2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Lady Irwin College, New Delhi
4. Centre for Early Childhood Development and Research, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
5. University Of Delhi, New Delhi
6. St. Teresa's College, Kochi, Kerala
7. Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is and accredited with IJGC before applying)
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,000 - 1,00,000*.
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Preschool or Elementary School, Private or Government Agencies and Institutions, NGOs, Public and Private schools, Child Care Centers, Head Start programs, Family Child Care Homes, Social Service Agencies, Hospitals, Clinics, Private Practices.
Work Environment: YOU are likely to in a variety of settings depending on where you are employed. YOU may work full time or part time, and some may work evenings or weekends. You will typically work with children from birth to age 5, or may work with school-age children, adolescents, and families.
Expected Growth Path
Program Coordinator → Program Specialist → Program Manager → Assistant Director → Associate Director
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Child Development Specialist ranges between INR 50,000 - 1,00,000 or more per month.
Dr. Monimalika Day is an Associate Professor at the School of Education Studies (SES), Ambedkar University Delhi, She completed her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. She has been involved in several research proiects to improve developmental outcomes of young children from marginalised communities, through parenting programmes and preschool education. She began her career in Kolkata at Calcutta Rescue and was instrumental in setting up a drop in center for 300 children, Who lived with their families on the streets. Later, she took up a part time position at Manovikas Kendra and helped establish a hospital based programme for young children with disabilities.'
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
NCS Code: NA | RD007• You have a strong desire to heal others
• You are comfortable with children
• You pay attention to details
• You have strong communication skills
l. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (B.A) in Early Childhood Education/ChiId Development /Child Psychology followed by Master's degree in Arts (MA) in Child Development or related field
OR
Complete Bachelor's in Arts (BA.) in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development/ Child Psychology followed by Master's degree in Arts (M.A) in Child Development or related field, and then complete PhD in Child Development or related field
OR
Complete Diploma in Early Childhood Education followed by PG. Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Early Childhood Care and Development.
This list Of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED), Ambedkar University, New Delhi
2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Lady Irwin College, New Delhi
4. Centre for Early Childhood Development and Research, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
5. University Of Delhi, New Delhi
6. St. Teresa's College, Kochi, Kerala
7. Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is and accredited with IJGC before applying)
1. Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
2. Bombay Teachers' Training College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
3. Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Information on Institute rankings is available at https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 3,000 - 1,00,000*.
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Preschool or Elementary School, Private or Government Agencies and Institutions, NGOs, Public and Private schools, Child Care Centers, Head Start programs, Family Child Care Homes, Social Service Agencies, Hospitals, Clinics, Private Practices.
Work Environment: YOU are likely to in a variety of settings depending on where you are employed. YOU may work full time or part time, and some may work evenings or weekends. You will typically work with children from birth to age 5, or may work with school-age children, adolescents, and families.
Program Coordinator → Program Specialist → Program Manager → Assistant Director → Associate Director
The approx. salary of a Child Development Specialist ranges between INR 50,000 - 1,00,000 or more per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/iob/child-development-specialist/india/bangalore
*The figures indicative to Change
Experts from the field
Dr. Monimalika Day is an Associate Professor at the School of Education Studies (SES), Ambedkar University Delhi, She completed her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. She has been involved in several research proiects to improve developmental outcomes of young children from marginalised communities, through parenting programmes and preschool education. She began her career in Kolkata at Calcutta Rescue and was instrumental in setting up a drop in center for 300 children, Who lived with their families on the streets. Later, she took up a part time position at Manovikas Kendra and helped establish a hospital based programme for young children with disabilities.'
Source - https://aud.ac.in/faculty/dr-monimalika-day
*The above informafion is for training purposes only and will not
be used for any commercial gains
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