Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Saint Augustine 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 Illinois colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Saint Augustine College

Also known as St. Augustine College

8364 Shawnee College Rd, Ullin, IL

Saint Augustine College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chicago, IL and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at St. Augustine College exceeds 1,600 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs St. Augustine College offers:

• Early Childhood Education
• Liberal Arts
• Respiratory Therapy
• Business Administration

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting all students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $9,600, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.staugustine.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St. Augustine College offers an associate'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

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).