Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Randolph 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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Randolph Community College (Queens)

1900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC

Randolph Community College, located in Asheboro, North Carolina, was founded in 1962 as a joint city-county education center known as the Randolph Industrial Education Center. The Randolph Industrial Education Center joined the North Carolina Community College System in 1963, shortly after the founding of the system. The school is situated in the center of North Carolina and serves a population of over 140,000 countywide.

Academics

Randolph Community College offers a wide variety of programs and majors that lead to either or certificates or degrees. Vocational programs are geared toward preparing individuals for work post-graduation while transfer programs are designed to assist students in pursuing higher education at a four year institution. RCC also offers continuing education courses as well as adult education programs.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Interior Design
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Social Work

Admissions and Financial Aid

Enrollment at Randolph Community College requires a high school diploma or GED. Applicants should complete and submit the application along with transcripts or official test scores. Once received, applicants should take a placement exam and familiarize themselves with the campus. Students will begin registration t orientation.

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Students wishing to apply for financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for a PIN. The applicant will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), which will determine which forms of aid the student is eligible for.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Randolph Community 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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 2
  • 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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 990
  • Average Annual Salary: $43530

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