Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Colorado Mountain 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 Colorado colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Colorado Mountain College

111 N. Havana Street, Aurora, CO

Colorado Mountain College, located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is set against a Rockies backdrop. Founded in 1967, the school has an enrollment of approximately 5,100 students. Students living in-state pay around $2,900 per year while students residing out-of-state pay about $7,700 annually.

The school, which has an open admissions policy, features associate’s degree programs in the areas of biology, early childhood education, outdoor recreation leadership, outdoor education, chemistry, visual arts, and engineering. Many students at the college choose to transfer their associate degree credits to four-year colleges. The college maintains agreements for transfer with such colleges as Colorado State University, the University of Colorado, the University of Denver, and Mesa State College. Some students elect to transfer their credits to schools out-of-state.

However, that being said, students still have four-year study options. The school offers bachelor’s degrees in sustainability and business administration at its location. Students also take part in on-campus and off-campus activities, including theatre presentations and art exhibits and displays.

The main campus of the school is located at 802 Grand Avenue in Glenwood Springs with other campuses located throughout the state in such locales as Aspen, Breckenridge, Carbondale, Edwards, Rifle, Steamboat Springs, and Leadville. Contact the college for further details about its activities and programs at 800-621-8559.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate'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

Salary & Wages

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $29770

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

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $51670

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