Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Colby – Sawyer 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 Nevada colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Colby – Sawyer College

Also known as Colby-Sawyer

2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV

Colby - Sawyer College is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in New London, NH, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Colby-Sawyer is nearly a thousand yearly.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Colby-Sawyer accepts about 80% of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, around 16% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at colby-sawyer.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $38,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Colby - Sawyer College "Chargers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Skiing (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to view more about Colby - Sawyer College may check out their website at http://colby-sawyer.edu.

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).