Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Chaminade University of Honolulu 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 Georgia colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Chaminade University of Honolulu

Also known as YHC Young Harris

1 College Street, Young Harris, GA

About
Chaminade University of Honolulu, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, was opened by Catholic missionaries in 1955. The school was initially opened as a junior college, but added four year programs in 1957, and graduate programs in 1977 resulting in name changes to reflect the school's new offerings and focus. CU is named after Father William Joseph Chaminade, a survivor of the French Revolution who sent missionaries to the United States to assist immigrant populations.

Academics
Chaminade University provides a number of majors, allowing students to pursue a program of study that best suits their academic and career goals. Students may augment their education through the addition of a minor degree, resulting in a secondary field of expertise.

Students will earn a bachelor's degree over the course of four years, though some may choose a graduate program requiring a separate set of admissions requirements and taking between one and two years to complete depending on the program. As a Catholic institution, the school bases its educational philosophy on Catholic principles.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Behavioral Science
• Environmental Studies
• Nursing
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at Chaminade University must submit a completed application which will be reviewed by an admissions board. Academic, extracurricular, standardized test scores and other factors will be utilized in making a decision regarding admission. Once a decision is finalized the student will be notified, and if admitted will receive information preparing them for enrollment at the university.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which utilized the student's financial information to allow the school to determine program eligibility and awards. Financial aid must be reapplied for each academic year, and may be subject to review prior to the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. YHC Young Harris has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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).