Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at River Valley 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 Hampshire colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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River Valley Community College

2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH

River Valley Community College, located in Claremont, New Hampshire, was founded to provide residents of its service area a quality education in a variety of fields. The school serves the local community and due to its size and enrollment, is able to provide hands on service and education for its students. Low student to teacher ratios mean that class sizes remain small and allow for easier access to professors and other faculty, allowing the school to maintain its commitment to providing the best education possible.

Academics

River Valley Community College offers 35 programs of study that prepare student for transfer to a four year institution or a career in a sector of the workforce. Academic transfer is achieved through the completion of general education and lower division courses relating to one's desired major, taken over the course of two years. Once completed students will apply to their desired school to complete their bachelor's degree, transferring all earned credits. Career programs train students in the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as professionals, using theory and practice to develop methods and techniques used in that field.  Graduates of such programs will earn a certificate or degree which demonstrates competency and allows for employment at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Liberal Arts
• General Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

River Valley Community College is a an open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll by meeting the requirements for admission, submitting an application, and paying the appropriate fees. Students are encouraged to provide transcripts, take a placement exam, participate in orientation and meet with a counselor. Individuals requiring financial assistance must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the start of each academic year. The information provided by the FAFSA will be used to determine aid program eligibility and financial need, awarding fund in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. River Valley Community College has offered the following program levels 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

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).