Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Centralia 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 Washington colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Centralia College (CWU)

400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA

Centralia College, located in the heart of Centralia, Washington, is situated on a beautiful 30-acre, forest-lined campus. Serving all of Lewis County and the southern half of Thurston County, Centralia College is an excellent place for residents to further their education and prepare for life at a four-year university.

Currently, all of Centralia College’s two-year programs are designed to transfer to any Washington State University. This makes earning an associate’s degree and transferring to a four-year college simple and easy.

For prospective students who are interested in athletics, Centralia College’s sports program will not disappoint. CC offers men’s baseball and basketball, women’s softball, basketball, and volleyball. Centralia College also offers a co-ed golf program.

In the Centralia College Student Services Center, CC offers special services to those students who are disabled, veterans, in need of childcare services, in need of tutoring, an international student, and those who are in need of help with scholarship applications.

The cost to attend Centralia College is $107.00 per credit hour for students who reside in Washington. U.S citizens who do not reside in Washington can attend CC for $120.00 per credit hour. International students may attend for $279.00 per credit hour.

Applications for Centralia College are accepted both online and in-person. CC’s official website has also published all necessary enrollment forms for student’s convenience.

If you want to apply at Centralia College, or want to learn more about the offered programs of study, click here to access the CC official website.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CWU has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

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