Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Hood 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 Maryland colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Hood College (Hood)

401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD

Hood College, located in Frederick, Maryland, was founded in 1893 and originally known as Woman's College of Frederick. The school was established by the Reformed Church of the United States and the school received an enrollment of 83 its first year.

HC originally offered courses in liberal arts and music, but has grown over the years to offer a variety of programs and courses for aspiring students. In 1913 the school was awarded and endowment by Margaret hood through her will based on the condition that the school be renamed Hood College. The college became coeducation in 1971 when it began admitting male students.

Academics

Hood College provides a liberal arts education at the undergraduate level, as well as graduate programs with varying admissions requirements. The undergraduate program provides a variety of educational opportunities through a curriculum that requires not only courses in one's major, but elective and general education requirements that asks students to explore studies outside of their specialty. Additionally, the school offers the ability to pursue minor degrees through additional studies that confer an additional area of knowledge for the student.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Computer Programming
• History
• Environmental Studies
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at Hood College must complete the application for admission, which includes records, transcripts, test scores, and recommendations that will be reviewed by the school's admissions office. Based on the information provided, the school will make a decision regarding admissions, and notify all applicants with their results. Students who are admitted will receive additional information to prepare them for admission. Financial aid is awarded based on need as determine by the financial information a student will provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid is awarded through loans, grants and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hood College offers a bachelor's degree program in early childhood education.

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

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $29250

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $58080

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