Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Mount Olive 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 North Carolina colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Mount Olive College

310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, NC

MOC provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Olive, NC and operated as a private institution. Approximately 3,900 students are enrolled per year at Mount Olive College.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs MOC offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Philosophy And Religious Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 17 to 21 on the ACT or 1230 to 1500 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. 62% of those who apply are admitted to Mount Olive College, of which 29% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at moc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Mount Olive College. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $2,800 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Mount Olive College "Trojans" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.moc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount Olive College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $26860

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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Annual Salary: $43130

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