Early Childhood Education (Associate Degree) is an Associate Degree program offered by Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC. Tuition is $5,776 total.
Program Overview
Credential: AAS – Associate in Applied Science Program Code: A55220 Program Can be Earned 100% Online: No Financial Aid Eligible: Yes
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
Graduates will be able to: - Career Entry Pathway – for those wanting to immediately enter the workforce and do not have plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree. - Birth- Kindergarten Licensure Transfer Pathway – for those wanting to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree to teach in an NC-Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom. - Non-Licensure Transfer Pathway- for those wanting to transfer to a four-year institution but may not want to teach NC-Pre-K or teach in a public school Kindergarten setting. See your college navigator/faculty mentor about the many career choices in this field of early childhood.
After graduation: What jobs are available for graduates? - After-school Program - Early Childhood Education Director - Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education Teacher - Family Child Care Center Home Providers - Preschool/Early Education Programs - Teacher Assistant Potential employers for graduates: - Head Start and Even Start, NC Pre-K - Private Early Childhood Education Centers - Public Schools - Religiously Sponsored Early Childhood Education Centers
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide