Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Eastern Nazarene 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Eastern Nazarene College

130 Baker Ave Extension, Concord, MA

Eastern Nazarene College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Quincy, Massachusetts, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at Eastern Nazarene College is nearly 1000 annually.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1260 to 1690 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 28 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 26% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at www.enc.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Eastern Nazarene College through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.enc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern Nazarene College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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

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).