Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Missouri Western State 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 Missouri colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Missouri Western State University

500 E College St, Marshall, MO

Western, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Western has a yearly student enrollment of over 6,100.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Western offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $5,400 and nonresidents pay $9,900 for the year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,500 per year. Missouri Western State University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for Missouri Western State University is the "Griffons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.missouriwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Missouri Western State University offers a bachelor'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).