Through the Child Development Center on the NC State campus, students have access to a hands-on lab that is National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited.

North Central State College offers three Early Childhood Education programs that satisfy Ohio Jobs and Family Services requirements for administrators of child care programs. These programs also satisfy requirements for the Ohio Department of Education Pre-K Associate Teacher Licensure.

	The Prekindergarten Option includes Directed Practicum (Student Teaching and Student Teaching Seminar). This is the only ECE option that leads to a Prekindergarten Associate Teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
	The Administration Option is for students interested in the management aspect of child care programs. It does not provide a teaching license. Students who choose this option have accounting and other business course requirements that the other ECE options do not include. This Administration Option will not be offered to new students for the 2011-2012 school year. Students who started in fall 2010 can still finish this degree.
	The Infant/Toddler Option is designed for students who are interested in working with children from birth to age three. Students who choose this option will have more focus on infant/toddler environments and relationship building. This Infant/Toddler Option will not be offered to new students for the 2011-2012 school year. Students who started in fall 2010 can still finish this degree.

What You Could Do

Many of our associate-degree graduates go on to obtain a bachelor’s degree. NC State has over 40 agreements with four-year colleges and universities, to provide a smooth transition for students who want to pursue a bachelor degree. Through university partnerships, some four-year courses are also offered on the NC State campus or online.

What You Could Earn

Graduates in this area earn an average starting salary ranging from $22,000 to $28,000.

Job Demand

The demand is growing for teachers and teacher assistants in early child education.

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