Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Colorado Christian University 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 Colorado colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Colorado Christian University (CCU)

Regent Drive at Broadway, Boulder, CO

Colorado Christian University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lakewood, Colorado and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Nondenominational Christian affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. CCU has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at CCU include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. This school has an admissions rate of 81% of which only 39% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at ccu.edu.

Tuition is approximately $20,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is about $6,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Colorado Christian University "Cougars" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.ccu.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

Salary & Wages

• Boulder, CO
  • Total Employment: 680
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $32330

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

• Boulder, CO
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Annual Salary: $54050

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