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ACCEPTANCE RATE

45.29%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$18,428

Average 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 Barton 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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Barton College (A-B Tech)

340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC

Located in Wilson, North Carolina, Barton College is an academic community of approximately 1,130 students and 200 faculty and staff. Nationally recognized for its programs in education, deaf education, nursing and social work and its championship athletics teams, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere and emphasizes individual attention and engaged learning.

Our 65-acre campus is home to Barton Bulldogs varsity athletics and boasts five residence halls, the W. N. Hackney Library, the Kennedy Recreation & Intramural Center, and other state-of-the-art facilities. Find out more in Quick Facts. In 1923 the College adopted the words Habebunt Lumen Vitae -- "They shall have the light of life" -- as its official college motto.

In 1955, the College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Liberal Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Social Work

Academics

  • A liberal arts education that stresses intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth
  • Over 40 majors and programs
  • Five academic schools: Arts and Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing

Accreditation

Barton College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Barton College.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Early Childhood Education program at A-B Tech, 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

Salary & Wages

  • Asheville, NC
    • Total Employment: 300
    • Average Hourly Rate: $12.92
    • Average Annual Salary: $26860

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

  • Asheville, NC
    • Total Employment: 170
    • Average Annual Salary: $43130

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants A-B Tech accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Barton College may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Barton College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Conference Carolinas)
  • Basketball (Conference Carolinas)
  • Track and Field (Conference Carolinas)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball