Concordia University, St. Paul's fully online, CAEP-Accredited Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education can be completed in as little as two years with transfer credits and gives you the social and physical child development knowledge you need to pursue a career as an educator. Our 64-credit-hour associate degree in early childhood education also meets the standards of the Child Development Associate National Credentialing program, which assures high quality and educational innovation.

The Early Childhood Education (ECED) program prepares students for positions working with young children and families in a variety of early care and education settings. Graduates of an early childhood education degree are often employed as lead teachers, family home visitors, or administrators in childcare, Head Start, early childhood education and assistance programs (ECEAP), and preschool programs. Courses meet the criteria addressed in the National Association for the Education of young children (NAEYC) standards for early childhood professional preparation.

Love being around children? This degree program provides you with skills specific to developing and supervising young children. You'll learn about child development, relationships, behavior, and diversity. You'll also learn how to create a curriculum and give children positive guidance.

The Associate of Education-Early Childhood Education (A.Ed.) degree offers the needed preparation in critical education content to prepare students for employment as paraeducators upon graduation. The A.Ed. also prepares students for future transfer to a four-year college or university. The Associate of Education degree coursework is equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education and meets the requirements of employers, especially public school districts.

San Jose City College offers an Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree and various certificates in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Graduates of the Associate in Science degree qualify through academic preparation and field experience for work in child centers, pre-schools, day care facilities, infant and toddler centers and other programs serving young children. They are able to use instructional techniques, which promote intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth in children. After completing the Associate in Science degree, students will be eligible for the Teacher Level of the State of California Childrens Center Permit, and qualify for employment as teachers in government and privately funded early care and education programs. Students planning to transfer to a 4-year university should follow the AS-T degree. A grade of "C" or better is required in all ECE major, certificate and major elective courses..

The Early Childhood Education Program provides an educational and practical foundation for students interested in working with children from infancy to third grade. In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and on-site training that will prepare students for employment in Early Childhood Education. As students progress through the program, they fulfill the required coursework for the California Child Development Permit and the Early Childhood Education/Assistant Certificate (6 units), Early Childhood Education, 12 Core Units Certificate (12 units), and the Early Childhood Education Certificate (31 units).

The Early Childhood Education program of study prepares students to work with young children in a variety of early care and education settings. Graduates will be able to provide high-quality educational environments that are inclusive of all children ages birth to 9. They will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to provide a developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and inclusive early learning experience.

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T) offers lower-division coursework examining classical and contemporary research that promotes positive developmental outcomes spanning conception through emerging adulthood. This study option is intended for students who aspire to careers in developmental research, public policy, social work, school psychology, and similar fields. This degree is designed to facilitate the student's transfer to the California State University System with an Associate Degree in Child and Adolescent Development.

Turn your interest into a career as an early childhood educator. Our associate degree in Early Childhood Education is designed to provide you with a solid academic foundation and hands-on experience in the field of early childhood education.

The A.A. in Early Childhood Education prepares you to teach in Christian or public early education and preschools.

Can you envision a life spent in the classroom, changing lives and molding young minds? If you would like to enter the teaching profession, our Early Childhood Education Associate degree program can help you get started. In this program, you can learn about emergent literacy, documenting observations and planning lessons to meet the needs of children, and you’ll focus on the creation of developmentally appropriate...

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to educate childcare professionals in the skills and knowledge necessary for advanced positions in organizations and agencies that serve children.

Do you have a compassionate heart, with a strong sense of patience and understanding? If playing a key role in a child’s development sounds rewarding to you, Davis College’s Early Childhood Education program can put you on track towards a brighter future in a variety of educational environments.

Offered: Fall Semester This course explores philosophies, methods, and materials dealing with early childhood education.

In the West Hills College Coalinga education program, you’ll learn how to do the following: work with culturally diverse families; address the needs of children at risk through early intervention; teach children in state, federal, non-profit or private early childhood education programs; recognize social issues from an economic perspective; and analyze social situations within elementary education including social interactions among diverse populations.