Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Rockingham 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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Rockingham Community College (RCC)

5160 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC

If you are looking for a better future and more opportunities and something fun to do, Rockingham Community College (RCC) is the right place. You may be looking to earn a degree to give you a successful career, transfer to a four year college or university, or you are looking for continuing education to look for a new job. Whatever are your goals, RCC can help you achieve those. RCC offers a host of opportunities, from athletic events and student organizations to workshops and lectures that you can attend.

RCC is located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, and is a beautiful campus spread over 250 acres of land. RCC has a variety of programs and depending on your educational goals you can choose the right one for you. It offers three types of credit programs

• Associate in Applied Science Degrees, Diplomas or Certificates. These are programs which will enable you to get the right skills to get started on a career
• College Transfer Degrees to transfer to four-year colleges
• BA Programs to allow you to earn a Bachelor’s Degree at RCC

They also have a Personal Enrichment programs in diverse areas such as Cooking, dancing, crafts, animal care, languages, genealogy and gardening.

To make sure you succeed academically, RCC offers you a variety of support services and these include activities inside and outside classroom. They have support services for admissions, athletics, career counseling and services, RCC clubs and organizations, financial aid for tuition fees etc.

So with a host of opportunities and programs, RCC is a great place to start your educational journey.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. RCC 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).