97 Education Associate Programs

Berkeley City College’s ASL Program enables students to acquire the communicative competence in ASL and the cultural sensitivity needed to interact successfully with members of the American Deaf community. American Sign Language (ASL) is the fourth most used language in the United States. It is the major language that the American Deaf population uses.

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..

Whether you’re looking for lecture-based classes to fulfill your general elective requirements or activity-based classes to improve your health and fitness, the Physical Education Department has classes that will fit your needs. The Physical Education Department offers fully transferable areas of study that can assist students wishing to explore careers and continued education in the fields of Physical Education, Personal Training, Exercise Science, Human Movement, Health and Wellness, Human Performance, Sports or Athletic Administration, or a related area.

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 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.

The Associate in Arts (AA) in Liberal Studies degree is offered for the student intending to transfer to San Jose State University and obtain a Bachelors Degree leading toward the career of teaching. The program provides an excellent foundation in general education including the arts, sciences, humanities, and critical thinking. Students completing the degree will have completed the lower general education and will be able to have that series of courses certified at the time of transfer to San Jose State University. The major courses also further enhance the liberal studies emphasis for depth and breadth of study. Students interested in transferring to other California State Universities offering teacher preparation programs should also review the major sheet for an Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T).

The Associate of Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T) offers lower division coursework examining content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level. Students will explore the core principles and practices of a liberal studies curriculum in order to build a foundation appropriate for entry into advanced study in teacher preparation.

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

The online Associate of Science in Education degree from Campbellsville University establishes a solid academic foundation for the next generation of educators as it prepares students to become substitute teachers and instructional assistants in the state of Kentucky.

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 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 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.

Designed as a flexible two-year pathway—graduate with a degree or seamlessly transfer into a bachelor’s program. Affordable tuition with excellent value, strong career in Vietnam or transfer opportunities in the U.S. and beyond.

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.

Campbellsville University's online Associate of Science in General Studies program offers the opportunity to explore a variety of professional fields before choosing an academic major. Once completed, continue your education by applying the program's credits to the bachelor's degree of your choice.