Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Goddard 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 Vermont colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Goddard College (CCV)

660 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT

Goddard College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Plainfield, Vermont and operated as a private institution. Goddard College, with only about 800 students enrolled, provides a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Goddard College offers:

• Liberal Arts
• Creative Writing
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. More information from the admissions office can be found at goddard.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $700. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.goddard.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CCV has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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).