Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 384800
- Phone: (262) 243-5700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
72.37%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
24FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$13,933Average 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 Edgewood 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.
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Edgewood College (CUW)
12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI
About
Edgewood College, located in Madison, Wisconsin, was founded in 1927 in the Dominican Catholic tradition. The school is based on the shore of Lake Wingra, on a 55 acre campus on the western end of Madison. The school was formed through the donation of the Edgewood estate to the Dominican Sisters in 1873 by Cadwallader Washburn. Originally used to found a St. Regina Academy, a private boarding school for girls, which burned shortly after its opening. A second school was built, sacred heart, after which the school sought to add a junior college which it received approval for in 1927 and grew into Edgewood College.
Academics
Edgewood College offers a variety of courses and programs in a number of fields of study, primarily taught through a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. Students will take courses in general education, electives and upper and lower division level classes related to one's chosen major. In addition, students may pursue a secondary minor degree through a series of courses required by the minor program.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admissions is handles at Edgewood College through a review process that requires students to submit transcripts, test scores,. letters of recommendation, a personal essay and the completed application. Once materials are submitted, the school will review the packet and make a decision regarding admissions. Students will be notified after the decision is made, with admitted students receiving information pertinent to the start of their academic career at the school. Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Edgewood College offers a bachelor's degree program in early childhood education.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
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
Students who have completed the Early Childhood Education program at CUW, 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
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.66
- Average Annual Salary: $26340
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
- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Total Employment: 340
- Average Annual Salary: $54010
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 students Edgewood College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Edgewood College may provide services to students like:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Edgewood College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northern Athletics Conference)
- Basketball (Northern Athletics Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball