Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Mayland 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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Mayland Community College

1161 Kehukee Pk Rd, Williamston, NC

For more than four decades, Mayland Community College has been serving the residents of Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties with its main campus located at 200 Mayland Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28777. This college has low tuition rate. The cost per credit hour for in-state students is $71.50 which is about $2288 per year and students can also avail of scholarships and financial aid opportunities. 

Committed to providing quality education, this college utilize the latest technology and provides hands-on experience to the students as preparation for higher education or professional career. At present, there are 35 curriculums for technical, vocational and transfer programs. It offers Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing Assistant and Medical Assisting. 

As part of the North Carolina Community College System, Mayland Community College partner with other institutions to easily facilitate college transfer. It has also established transfer agreements to regional institutions specifically in schools under the UNC system.

Mayland Community College prides itself as the intelligent choice in starting a higher educational pursuit as their students are guided in developing their own success plan. The small class size allows focus on the learning of each student. Besides academic excellence, this college values lifelong learning and leadership. Students are given the opportunity to become leaders as student ambassador or as part of the student government. Moreover, numerous support services accessible to the students are designed to enhance their learning and enrich their campus experience. 

Admissions http://admissions.mayland.edu/

Academics http://www.mayland.edu/academics/index.html

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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).