42 Early Childhood Education Associate Programs

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 (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.

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.

Campbellsville University's online Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education equips students with the skills to offer early care, early education and family support. Gain essential knowledge and real-world applied learning to deliver excellence in early childhood classrooms. This online program's expert faculty members prepare students with a global perspective on education to serve diverse classrooms. Benefit from CU's 100-plus years of experience in training teachers. Learn more today

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 Education and Human Development program is designed to meet the needs of people planning for a career working with children from birth through school-age. Students in the program focus on current research, practical application and critical thinking in professional care settings.

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 Degree in Early Childhood Education prepares students to work with young children in various early childhood settings. The program covers fundamental topics like child development, learn...

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.

The Early Childhood Education Associate of Science (AS) program is designed to prepare students for careers supporting young children's growth and development. The curriculum focuses on foundational k...

This online associate degree in Early Childhood Care and Education is designed to prepare students for working with young children in various settings. The program covers essential topics like child d...

The Early Childhood Education A.A.S. program prepares students to work with young children in various early care and education settings. It focuses on developing foundational skills in child developme...

The Pre-Early Childhood Education Associate of Science program prepares students to work with young children from birth through age five. The curriculum focuses on foundational skills in child develop...