Early Childhood Education
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program No: 10-307-1
Degree Completion Time: 4 Terms
2012-2013
Program Curriculum and Course Offerings
Recommended Sequence of Courses
watch program video 
View and print Functional Ability Statement of Understanding for this program
View the Early Childhood Education Handbook
About the Career
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.
Special Note
Completion of First-Aid/CPR is required for graduation.
Career Outlook
There continues to be a critical need for qualified child care professionals both locally and throughout the nation. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about a 20 percent growth in demand for child care workers. In addition, local child care facilities rely on LTC to train new employees as well as provide ongoing continuing education to their existing staff.
Potential Annual Starting Salary
$20,627
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Potential Positions
- Assistant Teacher in a Kindergarten/Elementary School/Special Education Site
- Lead Teacher in an Early Childhood Program such as Head Start, Child Care, Nursery or Preschool
- Owner/Director of an In-Home Day Care Facility
- Center Director or Center Administrator
Approximate Costs
- $126 per credit (resident)
- $182 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online class fee is $10 per credit
- Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)
FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.
What's the starting monthly salary for an
LTC Early Childhood Education program grad?
For the latest LTC graduate salary information available, click here.
Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid
receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars
are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our
financial aid page.
How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue,
Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the
application. Or you can apply online.
Testimonials
“LTC’s Early Childhood Education program assisted me in reaching my career goals because it gave me a lot of experience in going out and working with children. The teachers were always there to help me when I needed it.”
–Sara M. Danay
Want more information?
•Submit
your questions online
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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