Make a positive impact, inspire lifelong learning, and contribute to the well-being of children and their families with this Early Childhood Education degree.

Why Consider an Early Childhood Education Degree?

You're interested in combining hands-on experience with solid academic coursework.
Building relationships with children and families inspires you.
You can enjoy a fulfilling career in this field, and it can be a steppingstone to your bachelor's degree.
Become a trusted and valued extension of a family, contributing to their successful child rearing efforts.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
Our on-site Child Care Center, rated five stars by YoungStar in 2023, is an educational model for students.
Smoothly transfer your degree to your choice of several university partners to complete a bachelor's degree.

What It Takes

Desire to work with young children and support their well-being
Willingness to study methods and procedures for effective teaching and learning
Interest in building relationships and working as a team
Good communication skills
Ability to think creatively

Career Area

Education and Training

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-307-1

Availability

CBE

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

Career Outlook

Early Childhood Education

Median Income: $33,799.00*

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:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
- 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Academic Preparedness Requirements and Future Semester Enrollment Steps

Work with Lakeshore staff to:

Complete and meet Academic Preparedness Requirements
- Background Check Requirement
- Health Requirement
- Program Handbook and Technical Standards

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $9,846.20
Book Cost: $1,410.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $11,256.20

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to: