Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Harford 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 Maryland colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Harford Community College

11400 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD

Harford Community College (HCC) is located near Bel Air, Maryland. With almost 10,000 students taking credited courses and 13,000 taking noncredit courses in 2013, HCC has over 1000 full-time and part-time faculty and staff.

Mission Statement:

Harford Community College provides accessible, innovative learner-centered education opportunities. As an open-access institution, the College promotes graduation, transfer, individual goal attainment, and career and workforce development. The College fosters lifelong learning, global awareness, and social and cultural enrichment.

Academic Divisions:

• Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Business, Computing & Applied Technology
• Educational & Transitional Studies
• Humanities
• Nursing & Allied Health Professions
• Science, Technology Engineering & Math
• Visual, Performing & Applied Arts

HCC has a check sheet for students transferring from other schools—for full details check the transfer student page on their websites (http://www.harford.edu/admissions/transfer-students.aspx)

Free tutoring services are offered for most courses for HCC students—over 45 part-time student and professional tutors. Other student services include access to Career Services, Student Intervention Services, Computer and Technology Center, Library, Athletics, and Recreational Activities.

Tuition:

• Residents of Harford County: $92 per credit hour.
• Residents of Maryland-Outside of Harford County: $179 per credit hour.
• Non-residents of Maryland/Out-of-Country Residents: $266 per credit hour.

Additional fees include: Consolidated Services, Exams, and Registration.

Apply Online (http://www.harford.edu/admissions/apply-now.aspx)

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

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

• Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $31780

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).