Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Leech Lake Tribal 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Leech Lake Tribal College (CMN)

N172 State Highway 47&55, Keshena, WI

The Leech Lake Tribal College, located in Cass Lake, Minnesota, offers two-year degree programs with immersion in the Anishinaabe culture and traditions. Besides career studies, students take classes that concentrate on Anishinaabe tribal history, language, and culture. Academic studies are offered in the areas of Professional Studies, Arts and Humanities, and Science and Technology.

Disciplines of study lead students to obtaining degrees in programs that focus on indigenous leadership, law enforcement, liberal arts training, construction, and natural science. Students wishing to obtain financial aid need to fill out an FAFSA (Free Application for Student Federal Aid) and Indian Scholarship application for the state.

The Midwest tribal school is located in a rural setting and does not provide students with on-campus housing. Currently, around 225 students are enrolled at the school, which has around a 30% retention rate. Established in 1990, the college charges both in-state and out-of-state students about $4,400 in tuition annually. Located at 6945 Little Wolf Road NW, the school has a larger enrollment of women than men. Approximately 72% of the student body attends the college full-time. For further information about the school, contact the college at 218-335-4200.

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).