Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Eastern Wyoming 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 Wyoming colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Eastern Wyoming College (CWC)

2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton, WY

Located in Torrington, Wyoming, Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) provides a college education in a rural setting and combines smaller class sizes with an environment that stresses cultural and academic enrichment.

Established in 1948, the two-year school features technical certifications and academic transfer programs. Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and Associates of Arts degrees are offered as well as seven certificates. GED, ESL, and adult basic education (ABE) programs are also featured at the college.

Besides the Torrington campus, EWC holds classes at the branch locations of Newcastle and Douglass and in ten other communities. The school features varsity athletics and is a member of the National Athletic Association. Student athletes have the chance to compete in such activities and men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, men’s golf, and the sport of rodeo.

Annual tuition, including ancillary fees and costs, are approximated at $10,200 for in-state students living with their parents, or from about $15,000 to $20,000 for other students, depending on funding or a student’s residence. Current enrollment at the school now stands at around 1,300 students.

Some of the associate degree programs offered at the rural college include:

• Accounting
• Agri-business, or farm and ranch management
• Environmental science
• Business administration
• Business office technology
• Biology
• Art
• Criminal justice
• English
• Veterinary technology
• Welding

Certificates can be obtained at the school for such programs as beef production, nail technician, hair technician, business records, computer applications, corrections, ESL and EFL teaching, and machine tool technology. Online certificate programs are offered in early childhood education and child development.

For more information about the programs at the college, contact them by phone at 307-532-8200.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern Wyoming College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

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).