Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Clinton Junior College prepare students for a career as a daycare provider, social worker, camp counselor, recreation work, teacher assistant, or preschool teacher. The program focuses on teaching students ranging in age from infancy through eight years, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Clinton Junior College

201 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC

Clinton Junior College operates as a two-year private career college dedicated to offering a solid education for students in Rock Hill and surrounding areas. Over eighty students have completed their schooling in the last few years based on published graduation information with a graduation rate of about 65%. Clinton Junior College offers several programs to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs are shown below:

• Liberal Arts
• Biological and Physical Sciences
• Religious Studies
• Commerce
• Early Childhood Education

To help support students, Clinton Junior College may offer some services to students like:

• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment

The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission has accredited the program courses of Clinton Junior College for over ten straight years. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit clintoncollege.edu today.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Clinton Junior College offers an associate's degree program in early childhood education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, preschool teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
  • Total Employment: 870
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $23680

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to kindergarten students. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, kindergarten teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Annual Salary: $53700

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).