Early Childhood Education Degrees and Certificates
NMC’s Early Education programs are designed to prepare students who seek a career in childcare administration, lead teaching and caregiving in a childcare or preschool setting, working as a paraprofessional/teacher’s aide in a school system or pursuing a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
NMC offers three comprehensive pathways for careers in early care and education. The two foundation level credentials include an Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate of Achievement or an Early Education Cohort program that meets the National CDA (Child Development Associate) credentialing requirements. The third and highest degree offered at NMC is an Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Arts.
For those currently working in the field of early education, NMC works in partnership with the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Michigan scholarship program to provide funding and support to eligible students. More information can be found here.
If you are seeking elementary education certification, please consult the Elementary Education transfer guide for the transfer school of choice or see an advisor.
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What you'll find at NMC
- Transfer courses, associate degrees and professional certificates, and bachelor's degrees in Marine Technology and Maritime Technology
- Access to other bachelor's degrees and advanced degrees through NMC's University Center
- Faculty & staff focused on your success – more than 90% of graduates report accomplishing their goal
- Online learning options
- Reasonable tuition that’s 75 percent less than an average public four-year Michigan school
- Scholarship opportunities – more than $1 million awarded
- Small classes, personal attention – average class size is 20 students
- On-campus housing options – including North Hall, opened in 2017
- An active campus with more than 30 student groups
