Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Turtle Mountain Community 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 Dakota colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC)

50 6th Ave S, Ellendale, ND

TMCC provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Belcourt, ND and operated as a private institution. As a tribal college, the school's primary goal is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its residents. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the small student body, nearly 1000 students, maintained by TMCC.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Turtle Mountain Community College offers:

• Liberal Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Construction Trades
• Welding Engineering Technician
• Phlebotomy
• Administrative Assistant

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants 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 tuition is approximately $2,500, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Students enrolled at Turtle Mountain Community College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the school's http://www.tm.edu to view additional information.

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).