Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Thomas 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 Georgia colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Thomas University (TU)

350 Spelman Lane SW, Atlanta, GA

Thomas University is a nonprofit private institution located in Thomasville, GA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Thomas University has an annual student enrollment of nearly 1000.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
• Law and Justice Administration
• Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
• Early Childhood Education

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $15,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is about $3,900 per year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Thomas University participates in athletics through the NAIA's Independent Southeast Region in Baseball.

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.thomasu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $29740

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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Annual Salary: $53780

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