Developing and educating the youth in our communities is a gratifying career that requires one to be selfless, caring and giving. These programs will prepare you for potential teaching employment opportunities from the preschool through high school levels.
If you find joy in guiding, mentoring or inspiring young minds, this pathway can help you build the skills to become an educator. Whether you want to work in early childhood development, elementary education or high school teaching, these programs prepare you to make a lasting impact.
Teaching requires empathy, creativity and a commitment to shaping the future. This pathway provides training in child development, classroom management and instructional techniques to help you support students at every stage of learning.
With a degree from Atlantic Cape, you can pursue immediate opportunities in child care, preschool teaching or educational support roles, or continue your education at a four-year college to become a certified K-12 teacher.
Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in the Education Industry. The labor market, employer information and salary data are based on estimates within the Greater Philadelphia Region.
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2024 estimates from Lighcast.
Whether your goal is to pursue a career following graduation or to earn a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university, Atlantic Cape offers numerous degree programs that will help you achieve your dreams. Explore your options below.
The degree programs below are designed to transfer to four-year colleges or universities.
Gain aeronautical skills and knowledge in decision making, flight safety and proper flying techniques required to earn a commercial helicopter pilot certificate for entry-level employment.
The K-12 Education Option in Liberal Arts is designed as a transfer program for students interested in Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8) and Secondary (9-12) Certification. This option maximizes transfer of credits and academic status to a professional teacher education program. However, the transfer requirements (including Praxis Core) of the four-year college must be satisfied for admittance into that college and its teacher certification program.
Learn MoreThe degree programs below are designed to prepare you for a position in your desired field.
Prepare for this career as you learn foundational approaches to early childhood (birth to five years) education, development theory, research, fieldwork and best practices in teaching and care.
Learn MoreEarn credits toward your degree with a certificate program or take a professional series to learn entry-level job skills.
This series provides the education needed to earn the Infant/Toddler or Preschool CDA credential. Students complete coursework, portfolio preparation, and work experience with an advisor, and credits can apply toward an A.A. Degree in Child Development.
This credential is for professionals working with infants and toddlers in various childcare settings. It requires 15 college credits and a portfolio reviewed by the NJ Coalition of Infant/Toddler Educators.
Our apprenticeship-ready programs teach you the skills you need to jump right into the workforce in only a couple short months.
“As a mother of four, Atlantic Cape was the ideal choice for me as a returning adult student to earn my degree. Atlantic Cape provided me with a strong foundation in child development, early childhood education principles and classroom management basics that will allow me to directly enter the Preschool to Grade 3 education field right after graduating.”
Many of our graduates move on to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to successfully earn a bachelor’s degree and beyond.
Atlantic Cape has partnered with more than 25 universities to provide a seamless transfer experience including 3+1 agreements with select institutions. You can even earn your degree right on our Mays Landing campus with our Rutgers at Atlantic Cape Premier Partnership.
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