Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Cedar Valley 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.

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Cedar Valley College

3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX

Cedar Valley College is part of the Dallas County of Community Colleges in Dallas, Texas. CVC offers several degrees and certificate programs, which includes technical disciplines, like automotive technology and office technology just to name a few. Their veterans program for military personnel is also well known throughout the Dallas area. CVC’s academic programs span across many diverse areas of study; such as Anthropology, Drama, Humanities and Sociology.

CVC’s continuing education program also includes workforce development for students or the working class wishing to upgrade for better job opportunities. Cedar Valley College provides new and returning students with several student resources that are designed to assist students with the ins and outs of every day college life. This includes a health center and free “drop-in” tutoring services. CVC has plenty of student clubs and organizations, accompanied with a great social scene – there is always something to do at CVC.

Incredibly affordable, CVC’s tuition starts at $52 per credit unit for Dallas County residents, $97 per credit unit for out of district students, and out of state residents pay $153. Financial Aid is readily available at CVC, along with several potential student scholarship opportunities, grants and loans.

Cedar Valley College provides all the necessities students are looking for when it comes to quality learning. The college also has an impressive athletics department that includes Baseball, Soccer, Basketball and Volley Ball. Applying to CVC is easy and you can follow the simple steps by visiting the CVC admissions page on their website.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cedar Valley 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $36590
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $43740

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Annual Salary: $53170
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $51430

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