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?

Courses are offered in a mix of online and in-person formats.
Start in January, June or August.
Our onsite 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.
Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll get to know instructors and fellow students.

What It Takes

Good communication skills
Ability to think creatively
Ability to resolve tensions in a calm manner
Desire to work with young children and support their wellbeing
Willingness to study methods and procedures for effective teaching and learning
Interest in building relationships and working as a team

Career Area

Education and Training

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-307-1

Availability

In-Person

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

Career Outlook

Early Childhood Education

Median Income: $35,357.00*

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:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2021-22 Lakeshore graduates.

Transfer Options

Career Pathways Admissions Flexible Learning Courses

View Early Childhood Education Career Pathway

ADMISSIONS TO DO's

Work with Admissions Advisor to:

Submit Application
Complete the Background Information Disclosure.
Complete the Student Success Questionnaire.
Complete Technical Standards form.
Schedule your First Time Program Counseling/Registration Session with your assigned program counselor to plan your first semester schedule, review your entire plan of study and discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire.

*Submit transcripts and test scores (optional, highly recommended): College transcripts, along with high school transcripts and test scores from within the last five years, used for course registration. Official transcripts needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

FUTURE SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

Work with your Program Counselor to:

Complete Infant/Child CPR/AED Certification

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $9,633.20
Book Cost: $1,025.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $10,658.20

Want more information?

Submit your questions online
Contact an Admissions Advisor at 920.693.1162

Many program courses are offered online, in an accelerated format or in a blended delivery which means instructors combine online learning with classroom work to limit your time on campus.

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Faculty Bios

Jennifer Irish

I love working with children, but found my true passion preparing our communities’ future teachers. I love sharing my knowledge and mentoring adult students to help build a stronger child care system. Our hands-on learning approach works well for me because I believe that's how children AND adults learn best!

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