The Manhattan Tech Early Childhood Education program prepares students to work with young children in various educational settings. The program emphasizes child development, curriculum planning, classroom management, and family engagement. Through a combination of coursework and hands-on experience, students gain the skills needed to create nurturing, inclusive, and effective learning environments. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in early childhood education, such as preschool teachers, childcare providers, and paraprofessionals.
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Tuition, Fees, and Tools: $17,000Additional Costs: $1,500Detailed Estimated Cost Sheets (Coming Soon)
*Based upon the AAS degree option
Salary, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA).
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The AAS in Early Childhood Education provides comprehensive training in child development, curriculum planning, classroom management, family engagement, and inclusive teaching practices.
The Certificate B in Early Childhood Education builds on foundational knowledge with advanced training in curriculum planning, family engagement, and inclusive teaching strategies.
The Certificate A program in Early Childhood Education introduces foundational skills in child development, classroom management, and creating nurturing learning environments.
Submit an undergraduate admissions application and pay the applicable application fee.
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Once your application has been processed and you are a new student, you will receive an email to the setting email address listed on your application. This email will provide instructions on how to access your student portal and set your password. This will be the only communication with you accessing that email, and communication after that will be with your Manhattan Tech email address.
Federal Financial Aid is available through grants, loans, and work studies financial aid through. To be considered for federal and state financial aid programs, complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can submit the FAFSA online through the Department of Education's site: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Manhattan Tech's school code is 005500. We accept various military education benefits. Please refer to our website for details.
Official high school and college transcripts can be mailed or transferred electronically (registrar@manhattantech.edu) directly from the issuing institution and received by the Registrar prior to registration. Additional questions about can be directed to our Registrar page.
Manhattan Tech requires the Accuplacer Assessment to determine placement for all students entering a program. You can schedulethe assessment test through our website. If you have already completed college-level math and English classes, you may not need to take the Accuplacer.
Students must provide a valid unrestricted driver’s license via secure file upload.
Students are required to submit an online intent to enroll in program classes. Upon completing applicable admission requirements, this form will be sent to your Manhattan Tech email address upon completion of the applicable admission requirements.
After all applicable admissions requirements have been completed, you will be provided notice by admissions to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor for enrollment. To schedule an advising appointment, book online.
Students are required to attend Program Orientation. During these activities, faculty and staff provide vital information to help students successfully transition to Manhattan Area Technical College, including Manhattan Tech Policies and Procedures, Program Course Schedules, Performance Expectations, and Tools/Equipment/Uniform requirements.
BACKGROUND CHECK (The student is responsible for the additional fee) - Completing a criminal background check is one of the admission requirements to the program. Specific requirements regarding the background check will be given at orientation.
TB SKIN TEST (one or two may be needed) - Students must have a TB Skin test performed and provide documentation of the test results. Information provided at orientation—must last the entire school year if accepted.
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Students must have set up a payment option by the first day of class or have communicated with our Student Account Coordinator regarding payment options. If you have questions about tuition, please check out the business office webpage or contact Student Accounts for more information. Manhattan Tech requires regular and punctual attendance in all classes.
Manhattan Tech also offers a Net Price Calculator to help estimate costs.
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about how the financial aid process works. Please feel free to reach out for more information.
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To get a clear understanding of how our students perform, check out our Student Achievement Data. Here, you'll find detailed information on important metrics like graduation rates, job placement success, and licensure exam pass rates. Exploring this data will show you how well our programs prepare students for successful careers in their fields.
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Some academic programs require you to have equipment, tools, supplies, and uniforms on the first day of class. Other programs have compiled a tool kit that is required for the students attending those programs. The tool kits and supplies will be available on program orientation day. On program orientation, day students must submit a non-refundable seat deposit. Refer to the information below for each program's seat deposit and tool requirements.
Director of Early Childhood Education
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