Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Baptist Bible College and Graduate School 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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Baptist Bible College and Graduate School

11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO

Baptist Bible College and Graduate School is an educational institute with a Baptist affiliation and is located in Springfield, MO. This school offers a variety of educational opportunities for its potential students. The school enrolls about 500 students yearly, which can provide a great learning environment for students. Over ten different programs are offered at Baptist Bible College and Graduate School, with a Master's degree being the highest degree offered. A list of the more popular programs offered for students are:

• Religious Studies
• Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies
• Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Biblical Studies

This school maintains an open enrollment practice, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any admissions essays may be required for certain programs.

Baptist Bible College and Graduate School also offers services for students in the form of academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help, flexible courses for working or busy students, and daycare services for parents of young children.

The cost of tuition at this school is around $8,500 for undergraduate programs and $5,300 for graduate level programs, but may change from year to year. Students should to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial assistance, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Baptist Bible College and Graduate School has been accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation since 1978. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baptist Bible College and Graduate School 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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $25440

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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 890
  • Average Annual Salary: $47370

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