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General Contact
- School Code: 370300
- Phone: (540) 234-9261
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
99.41%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
30FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$12,905Average 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 Bluefield 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 Virginia colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.
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Bluefield College (BRCC)
1 College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA
Bluefield College is a nonprofit private institution located in Bluefield, Virginia and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, around 700 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Security And Protective Services
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to Bluefield College are in the range of 16 - 21 for the ACT exam, or 810 - 1003 for the SAT exam. This school accepts roughly 50% of students applying annually. Of those admitted, about 26% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at bluefield.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs approximately $3,200 for the year. Bluefield College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Bluefield College Ramblin' Rams participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.bluefield.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BRCC offers a bachelor's degree program in early childhood education.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 5 |
| White | 3 |
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
Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education program at Bluefield College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Staunton-Waynesboro, VA
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.30
- Average Annual Salary: $33910
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
- Staunton-Waynesboro, VA
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Annual Salary: $49610
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 provide a better idea of the candidates Bluefield College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Bluefield College may provide services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
BRCC is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mid-South Conference)
- Basketball (Mid-South Conference)
- Football (Mid-South Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling