Early Childhood Education

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This program is designed to prepare students with the skills needed to be successful working with young children in infant/toddler and early childhood care educational settings.

This credential may lead students directly into the Bachelor of Science Degree in Teaching and Learning.

With three stackable degree options and evening classes, our graduates can move up th career and pay paths quickly while they are working. Each year in Montana, there are projected to be 215 job openings in the early childhood education field.

Job Title Average Wage Annual Job Openings Expected Growth
Preschool Teacher MT: $31,000/yr
US: $35,330/yr		 MT: 90
US: 63,100		 MT: 16%
US: 15%
Kindergarten Teacher

MT: $46,340/yr
US: $60,490/yr

 MT: 60
US: 14,200		 MT: 2%
US: 4%

*Information obtained from Montana Career Information System and O*Net Online

  • Enjoy small classes with an evening scheduleClassroom
  • Continue your education while maintaining employment
  • Participate in one-on-one instruction with a professional in the early childhood education field
  • Earn your credentials without leaving Great Falls
  • Follow your dream to create a better future for children in our community

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Early Childhood Education C.T.S. Program Estimated Costs

Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Program Requirements

Early Childhood Education C.A.S. Program Requirements

Early Childhood Education C.T.S. Program Requirements

 

 

 

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