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- School Code: 296400
- Phone: (910) 277-5000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
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89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,659Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Early Childhood Education Degree
The early childcare program at Southeastern Community College – Whiteville 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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Southeastern Community College – Whiteville (SAU)
1700 Dogwood Mile, Laurinburg, NC
Southeastern Community College also known as SCC is a public community college that provides accessible educational, cultural and social opportunities for you. They can help you meet your educational needs with the help of their exceptional faculty and student centered learning environment. In SCC you can prepare for a successful transfer to a college or university, gain skills to start a new career or upgrade your existing skills. SCC is committed to making higher education accessible and achievable to all by adopting traditional delivery methods as well as non-traditional methods by using the Internet, conducting night classes and distance learning methods. Your active participation and persistence in the learning process would decide your success at SCC.
SCC was founded in 1964 and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, associate degrees and diplomas. SCC offers a wide variety of college credit programs and continuing education courses. Some of their unique programs include American Sign Language, Broadcasting and Production Technology Program, Fine Arts Program in Art and Music and First Agricultural Biotechnology Associate Degree Program. These are just few programs and a complete list of programs offered by them can be obtained from their website - http://www.sccnc.edu/ProgramsCourses.aspx
SCC also offers you with counseling services, individualized tutoring services and disability services.
At SCC, learning does not stop when you leave the classroom. There are a variety of opportunities for you to achieve your academic, career and personal goals. Various workshops in Leadership skills, mentoring programs, fellowships and community activities are offered, which you can explore.
With a mission to serve you to realize your fullest potential, SCC is committed to excellence and is a great choice to achieve your educational goals.
Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SAU has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
| Associate's Degree | 11 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 11 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 |
| Black | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Early Childhood Education program at SAU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants SAU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Southeastern Community College – Whiteville may offer student services including:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
SAU is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Softball