Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 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 Arkansas colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA)

900 W. Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR

If you are ready to take an adventure that will mold and shape the rest of your future, think about joining the family of the Phillips Community College. Known as PCCU for short, Phillips Community College of the U of A provide high-quality education programs to serve communities in Eastern Arkansas.

Their education programs are interactive and easily obtained by individuals who wish to pursue a two year degree to broaden their horizons or transfer to a four year institution. PCCU takes the learning and personal development of their students very serious and as such, they provide each student with personal advisors to help them adjust into college life and decide on the best courses to take.

At PCCU students explore all options available to them and begin their journey towards completing a two year associate degree, studying various continuing education programs or doing college level courses that may be transferred to a four year university.

The student services offered at PCCU aids in the development of students’ educational and professional growth. Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas invests in their students’ education by providing an environment suitable for learning, professional success and personal growth.

PCCU provides a top of the line quality community college education at a very affordable price. In 2012 their annual fee was $960 for residents and $1160 for out-of-state residents.

Take a second to think about what you want and if it is a better future, visit http://www.pccua.edu and find a program that best suits your abilities and aspirations.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas has offered the following degree 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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 540
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $30090

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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Annual Salary: $44360

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