Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at University of New Mexico – Los Alamos Campus 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 Mexico colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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University of New Mexico – Los Alamos Campus

Also known as UNM - Los Alamos

801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM

Renowned for its outstanding graduate programs in scientific, engineering, management and health-related fields, University of New Mexico Los Alamos is one of the branch campuses of the state’s leading university, UNM. Located at 4000 University Drive Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544, this campus is 77, 689 square feet wide consists of 8 buildings.

UNM-LA is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This institution offers Certificate and Associate degree programs abreast with the current market needs. Such programs serve as training for a professional career and foundation for convenient transfer to four-year institutions.

Diverse areas of study and several courses are available under the different departments of UNM-LA including Applied Businesses, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Fine Arts, General Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics and Science & Engineering.

Each class has an average size of only 10 students allowing instructors to provide quality hands-on learning for students utilizing traditional teaching methods and integrated technologies such as televised programming via satellite, ITFS, video conferencing or the Internet.

Among the interesting courses at UNM-LA are Classics, the study of the ancient Greek and Romans; Fire Science, a new degree program designed for fire science and emergency medical services fields; and Robotics under the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Apart from the certificate and degree programs, UNM-LA provides online courses, community education and customized training courses for professional and personal development. Adults, out-of-school youth and non-English speaking individuals 16 years of age and above are also given the opportunity to improve their educational level through the Adult Learning Center.

Tuition and Fees http://losalamos.unm.edu/students/tuition-and-fees.html

Areas of Study http://losalamos.unm.edu/academics/areas-of-study.html

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UNM - Los Alamos has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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).