Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Valley Forge Christian 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC; UVF)

601 E. Main St, Collegeville, PA

Valley Forge Christian College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an Assemblies of God Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled annually at Valley Forge Christian College.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students admitted to VFCC earn an SAT score in a range of 840 - 1110, or an ACT composite score between 15 - 22. Roughly 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at VFCC, with 64 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $19,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $4,300 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be viewed on school's website at www.valleyforge.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. VFCC; UVF has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor'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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $40480
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $30570
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $26790

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 800
  • Average Annual Salary: $61720
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 680
  • Average Annual Salary: $56630
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Annual Salary: $60700

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