Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Northland Pioneer 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 Arizona colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Northland Pioneer College (NPC)

1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200, Flagstaff, AZ

Found in Holbrook, Arizona, sits the Northland Pioneer College; an institution that is focused on delivering quality education to the people in its and surrounding communities. NPC, as the college is popularly referred to, is a two year community college that has four different campus locations serving the Apache, Hopi, and Navajo people. There campuses can be found in the Show Low, Snowflake, Winslow and Holbrook regions.

With a student population of over 10,000 people, NPC is an accredited university that offers various courses in a learning environment that is comfortable, welcoming, and interactive. The programs offered at NPC varies and include associate degree programs, certificate programs and transfer programs for students who wish to transfer to a four year university at the end of their studies at NPC.

In order for you to complete a Bachelor’s degree at a 4-year university, you must first complete their general requirements. While it is possible for students to complete these requirements at the university of their choice, it is very expensive and as such, NPC makes it possible for students to complete general education requirements at a fraction of the price.

The Northland Pioneer College provides students with an interactive learning environment and if you are thinking to make NPC your school of choice, visit their website http://www.npc.edu to learn about their educational programs.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northland Pioneer College has offered the following programs 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

• Flagstaff, AZ
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $29290

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

• Flagstaff, AZ
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Annual Salary: $43260

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