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General Contact
- School Code: 303500
- Phone: (216) 881-1700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
83.94%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,452Average 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 Ohio Dominican 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 Ohio colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.
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Ohio Dominican University (ODU)
1374 E 51st St, Cleveland, OH
ODU is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Columbus, OH, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Enrollment at ODU exceeds 3,000 yearly.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Psychology
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Security And Protective Services
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. The most common scores among applicants admitted to ODU are within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT, or 880 - 1080 for the SAT exam. ODU accepts roughly 60 percent of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, nearly 28 percent enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at ohiodominican.edu.
The cost of tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Students at Ohio Dominican University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at ODU through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students who would like to see more about ODU may take a look at their website at http://www.ohiodominican.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ohio Dominican University offers a bachelor's degree program in early childhood education.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 7 |
Unknown | 2 |
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 ODU, 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
- Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.61
- Average Annual Salary: $30390
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
- Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Annual Salary: $51450
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Ohio Dominican University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Ohio Dominican University may offer services to students including:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
ODU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (371)
- Basketball (371)
- Track and Field (371)
- Football (371)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball