Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Martin 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 North Carolina colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Martin Community College

100 Athletic St, Mars Hill, NC

Initially named as Martin Technical Institute, Martin Community College is a public comprehensive community college that serves the residents of Martin County, as well as some portions of Bertie and Washington Counties. 

Dedicated to building better futures, MCC provides quality and affordable higher education and training. This college assists students in obtaining the necessary skills for a career, enhancing their competence and gaining initial credits for a four-year degree with the curriculum and continuing education programs. All these are offered in response to the diverse and changing needs of the community. 

Selected programs are offered at the convenience of the students who have part-time or full-time work through distance learning. Moreover, under the Continuing Education program are firefighting, law enforcement, basic skills, and emergency medical services training.

As an institution that has demonstrated strong leadership, constant improvement in programs and services and institutional development, MCC is selected as one of the eight community colleges recognized as "Leader College" by Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count in 2010. Similarly, this college also ranked among the top community colleges of the nation published in the Washington Monthly magazine.

MCC also fosters an environment for social interaction and networking to enrich the students’ academic experience. Support services, several clubs and associations such as Phi Theta Kappa honor society (Alpha Chi Gamma chapter), Alpha Beta Gamma business honor society (Kappa Eta chapter), MCC Student Government Association can be found on campus, as well as numerous exciting events and activities designed for all students.

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Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Martin Community College has offered the following academic levels 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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $26860

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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Annual Salary: $43130

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