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The Job Outlook in Education

A career in education offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by inspiring students, fostering critical thinking and supporting lifelong learning. Explore diverse career paths in childcare, teaching, school administration, curriculum development, counseling and educational research.

Whether you aspire to work in a classroom or pursue another role in education, CCM can help you build the knowledge and skills to take the next step toward your career.

Fast Facts About the Education Profession

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projected growth of post-secondary teachers and 4% increase in post-secondary administrators over the next 10 years
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3,245,300 jobs in the U.S. are held by K-12 teachers
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awarded in new Teacher Quality Partnership alongside $35M+ in funding for 138 new personnel projects
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English-language learning opportunities to speak, read and write in classrooms

For College Credit Programs

Studying child development and education at CCM offers a multifaceted and versatile educational experience with numerous benefits for individuals seeking a wide range of career paths. The college offers many options for students who seek a degree to launch their career.

Associate Degree

  1. Early Childhood Education prepares you to become a P-3 and/or K-6 teacher in public and private sectors. Many students also elect to pursue Special Education Certification upon transfer.
  2. Teacher Education – Choose one area of specialization to build upon a career as a teacher in grades K-12:
  1. If you are curious about teaching but also interested in other related careers the Child and Family Studies pathway is a fantastic interdisciplinary option.

Certificates of Achievement & Endorsements

Child Development Associate (CDA)  (9 credits) — the first step toward a career as a preschool group teacher in a child care center, as well as careers as a paraprofessional, substitute teacher, Head Start employee, Child Life Specialist, Early Intervention professional, and many other jobs in child-related careers.

Childcare Specialist (34 credits) — designed to accommodate the new high school graduate as well as if you are employed and seeking a new child-related careers.

All credits earned in either program may be applied towards earning your Associate Degree at CCM.

Non-Credit Programs

Training & Certifications

Already have your bachelor’s degree? Consider the Alternate Route to Teaching which can expedite your path to obtain your license to teach!

 

Classes for Limited English Proficient Adults

English Language Learning (ELL) to increase your ability to communicate in English.

NEW! English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) options to learn English in your field of work:

CCM Fast Facts

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the first step to pursue a career in teaching is successfully graduating from CCM
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areas of specialization to help determine your career pathway as a K-12 grade teacher
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hours of classroom observation is a component in the Teacher Education curriculum
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courses needed to earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) Educational Endorsement
Williford-John
“At CCM our students can change majors as their interests evolve and can choose to start with a certificate and later decide to continue for an associate degree.”

John Williford

Chair, Department of Psychology and Education

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