Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Passaic County 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 New Jersey colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Passaic County Community College (PCCC)

362 State St, Hackensack, NJ

About
Passaic County Community College, located in Paterson, New Jersey, was founded in 1971 through the original Paterson campus. Since its founding the school has seen the addition of facilities and an expansion of existing campuses along with the addition of new campuses, expanding the role of the school, its service area, and reaffirming its mission to provide high quality education to residents of the community. The school enrolls a large number of students across its various locations, providing opportunity and education and ensuring that the needs and expectations of students are not only met, but exceeded through constant review of program offerings, services and facilities as well as a dedication to the development of culture, the arts and business. PCCC is a comprehensive two year community college with the motto “Nothing so near can take you so far.”

Academics
Passaic County Community College offers a large number of courses that result in degree or certificate. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and allow students to choose a program that best reflects their goals. Career and technical programs allow students to develop the skills and abilities necessary for employment as qualified professionals. Students will take a combination of theoretical and practical courses, allowing students to apply learned methods and techniques to real world settings. Students will earn a certificate or degree and will be qualified for entry into the work for upon completion.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years off a four year education. Once completed the student will apply to a four year college or university to transfer credits and complete their bachelor's degree. Schools will have varying admissions requirements for transfer admission and it is recommended the student meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that  meets the criterion of the student's desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Graphic Design
• Information Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Passaic County Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution, and as such allows any individual that meets the school's minimum requirements to enroll upon submission of an application and payment of tuition. Students should also supply related material, such as transcripts and standardized test scores, and may also be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation prior to their first semester to become acquainted with campus life and to meet with an academic adviser to discuss program enrollment and choose an appropriate curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by PCCC to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility. Aid must be maintained through a continued stable academic performance and must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.. Due to new federal regulations, aid recipients may be asked at random to provide additional financial information which will be cross checked with the FAFSA to ensure accuracy. Scholarships are also available externally. Each scholarship will have a different criterion for awarding funds, for example academic performance, cultural benefit, or need.

Athletics
The Passaic County Community College participates in intercollegiate athletics through the Nation Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX. Intercollegiate Athletics provide students with a forum for healthy competition and allows for the development of valuable skills, such as teamwork, leadership and discipline, that may be applied to one's personal, professional and academic life. Students participating in intercollegiate sports must maintain a healthy GPA or risk being removed from the program or team. Interested students may obtain the necessary forms and tryout dates from the school's athletics department.

Athletics programs:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

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

• 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $33360
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $42240

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $101150
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $66430

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