Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Bay Mills Community 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 Texas colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Bay Mills Community College (BMCC)

10314 I-10 East Fwy, Houston, TX

Bay Mills Community College, located in Brimley, Michigan, is situated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the southeast shore of Lake Superior. The first fully accredited tribal school in the state, Bay Mills Community College (BMCC) provides classes on campus as well and through distance learning.

The school offers an applied science degree in such study disciplines as computer information systems, construction technology, Ojibwa language instruction, and office administration. An associate of science degree is offered in general studies.

Associate of Arts degrees are featured as well in such programs as:

• Business administration
• Early childhood education (administration)
• Early childhood education (teacher preparation)
• Early childhood education (family service)
• Health and fitness
• General studies
• Great Lakes Native American studies
• Social science
• Criminal Justice (corrections)

Besides degree offerings, students enrolled at BMCC can also complete certificate programs covering such disciplines as health science, natural science, and medical office procedures. Certificate of completions are offered for EMT (emergency medical technician training), Nishnaabemwin immersion instruction, paramedic training, and paramedic education.

Students are each assigned an academic advisor at the college which will guide them in their program selections during their college career. Annual tuition is low for all students attending the institution, whether they are Michigan residents or are from out of state.

Students pay around $2,700 per year at the school which has a 50% retention rate. Approximately 500 students are currently enrolled at the college, which is located at 12214 West Lakeshore Drive. Contact the school for further details at 1-906-248-3354.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bay Mills Community 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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $33650

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $53120

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