Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Northern Maine 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 Maine colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Northern Maine Community College

11 Hills Beach Rd, Biddeford, ME

Northern Maine Community College, located on Presque Isle, Maine, is a public two year institution founded in 1961 to provide residents of its service region higher education opportunities. The school took over the grounds of the former Presque Isle Air Force Base and is one of the seven colleges that comprise the Maine Community College System, responsible for proving two year education and career training throughout the state.

Academics

NMCC offers a variety of programs aimed at assisting student pursue their goals as efficiently and with as much quality as possible. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to four year colleges and universities in order to continue that education and earn their bachelor's degree. Career and vocational programs provide an education aimed at preparing students for entry into the workforce in one of the many high demand fields and industries available for training in at the school. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Liberal Studies
• Early Childhood Education

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Northern Maine Community College may do so through the completion of the application and payment of fees as part of the school's open enrollment policy. Students are asked to provide previous transcripts and test scores, and may be requires to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determine by the information a student provides on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted prior to posted deadlines.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

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

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

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).