Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Lehigh Carbon 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Lehigh Carbon Community College

101 N College Ave, Annville, PA

Lehigh Carbon Community College, located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1966 where it was originally known as Lehigh Country Community College. The school first offered its courses through the former Lehigh County Courthouse, though it moved in 1972 as more m0odern facilities were constructed, allowing for larger enrollment and the ability to offer more programs. The school changed its name to the current in 1994 to bolster enrollment numbers from nearby Carbon County. The school serves as the primary associate degree granting institution for the Allentown area, as well as Carbon and Lehigh counties. In addition the primary campus, the school operates several centers throughout the area to provide more learning opportunities for residents as well as increase the ways in which the school may assist the community. The school serves over 7000 part time and full time students annually.

Academics

Lehigh Carbon Community College offers programs that result in either certificates or associate degrees. These programs provide career and technical training or academic transfer opportunities. Students will decide what time of program they wish to pursue prior to registration. Career and technical programs provide schools with the skills and experience necessary to perform tasks and duties required at the entry level in their field of study. Graduates of such programs will be prepared to enter the workforce immediately, having earned their degree or certificate which demonstrates competence. Academic programs allow students to fulfill the first two years of a four year education, and then transfer to a four year institution to complete the remaining two years and receive a bachelor's degree. Noncredit courses are also available allowing adults to simply take courses that suit their interests, or to take courses that may fill an absence in their earlier education.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Social Work
• Criminal Justice
• Human Services
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Lehigh Carbon Community College is an open enrollment institution requiring a minimal set of standards in order to accept students. If students meet these standards, they may apply to the school, submitting with the application all pertinent transcripts and standardized test scores. Once received, students may be asked to take a placement exam and participate in student orientation. Students will then register for classes, having chosen a program of study prior to the start of the semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, and work study programs available at the federal and state level. Students in need of financial aid must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which in turn will provide LCCC with student aid report that will be used to determine the student's financial needs, aid eligibility, and awards. Students may be asked to provide additional financial information as deemed necessary by the financial aid office. External scholarships may also be available from third parties. Such scholarships generally require a separate application and are awarded for reasons other than need, such as merit or ethnicity.

Clubs and Organizations

Student are encouraged to join the many organizations and clubs that call Lehigh Carbon Community College. These clubs allow students to explore their interests with like-minded individuals in a friendly atmosphere provided by the facilities available at the Student Union. Students will find such clubs and organizations allow for the development of bonds between individuals that often last long after the students have moved on, as interests tend to run deeper than just similar coursework. The school provides amenities and a meeting area for clubs to meet with a frequency determined by the individual club or organization.

Clubs and organizations at LCCC include:

• Campus Christian Fellowship
• Horticulture Club
• Global Unity
• Paralegal Club
• PRYDE

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lehigh Carbon Community College has offered the following programs 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

Salary & Wages

• Lebanon, PA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $9.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $19780

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

• Lebanon, PA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Annual Salary: $54980

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