Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education — Diploma
Early Childhood Education — Diploma
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
Complete 1 of the following groups:
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU-119 | Intro to Early Child Education | 4 |
| EDU-131 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| EDU-144 | Child Development I | 3 |
| EDU-145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| EDU-146 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| EDU-151 | Creative Activities | 3 |
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| EDU-221 | Children With Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU-280 | Language/Literacy Experiences | 3 |
Total Credits Required: 38
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Early Childhood Education can pursue these careers:
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$33,130/yr
$15.93/hr
$28,780
$36,570
+10%
Projected Outlook
2,010
Annual Job Openings
18,370
Currently Employed
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$28,110/yr
$13.51/hr
$22,570
$33,360
+6%
Projected Outlook
3,300
Annual Job Openings
12,550
Currently Employed
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$56,160/yr
$45,780
$60,570
+7%
Projected Outlook
350
Annual Job Openings
2,250
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET. Local wage and outlook data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.