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Children are our future. Nurturing and caring for them takes place in homes, in schools, and in various child care facilities. Parents and guardians put their trust in qualified early childhood educators to ensure the safety, well-being, and healthy development of their children—our future. If you love being with young children and want to be a part of their positive growth and development, a career in early childhood education may be a rewarding choice for you.

Other Program Information

Program Outcomes

Apply child development theory to practice
Cultivate relationships with children, family and the community
Assess child growth and development
Use best practices in teaching and learning
Demonstrate professionalism
Integrate health, safety and nutrition practices

Career Area

Education and Training

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-307-1

Availability

In-Person

Associate Degree
4 Terms
60 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Starts Fall, Spring, Summer

Career Outlook

Early Childhood Education

Median Income: $35,357.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2021-22 Lakeshore graduates.

Career Pathways Admissions Flexible Learning Courses

View Early Childhood Education Career Pathway

ADMISSIONS TO DO's

Work with Admissions Advisor to:

Submit Application
Complete the Background Information Disclosure.
Complete the Student Success Questionnaire.
Complete Technical Standards form.
Schedule your First Time Program Counseling/Registration Session with your assigned program counselor to plan your first semester schedule, review your entire plan of study and discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire.

*Submit transcripts and test scores (optional, highly recommended): College transcripts, along with high school transcripts and test scores from within the last five years, used for course registration. Official transcripts needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

FUTURE SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

Work with your Program Counselor to:

Complete Infant/Child CPR/AED Certification

Approximate Costs

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Submit your questions online
Contact an Admissions Advisor at 920.693.1162

Many program courses are offered online, in an accelerated format or in a blended delivery which means instructors combine online learning with classroom work to limit your time on campus.

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Faculty Bios

Jennifer Irish

I love working with children, but found my true passion preparing our communities’ future teachers. I love sharing my knowledge and mentoring adult students to help build a stronger child care system. Our hands-on learning approach works well for me because I believe that's how children AND adults learn best!

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