133 Skills, Education and Professional Development Associate Programs

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.

Gain a broad knowledge of fundamental academic areas with Concordia University, St. Paul's fully online Associate of Arts in General Studies, which you can complete in two years with transfer credits. In addition, you'll develop time management, goal setting, and study skills to be successful in future academic and professional work. In this 60-credit-hour general studies program, you'll study writing, communication, and global studies, along with electives of your choice.

A unique program that combines American higher education and high-performance soccer training. The Elite Soccer University Program is designed for students from around the world who wish to pursue their studies at an American university, while simultaneously participating in high-performance soccer training that is focused on the overall academic and professional athletic improvement of the student.

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 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.

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.

Career Education (CE) provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to succeed in high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. San Jose City College offers a variety of CE programs and courses of study, and we're committed to the success of our students.

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.

Mission College is a public community college located in the heart of Silicon Valley. At Mission College, you can earn an Associate Degree in the following majors and/or do a 2+2 program to transfer to a four-year university to obtain a bachelor's degree.

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 Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree builds on the technical courses required for job preparation by including a college-level general education component. The distinguishing characteristic of the AAS-T degree is a minimum of 20 credits of general education drawn from the same list as those taken by students completing the Associate of Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA, the Science, Associate in Science, Transfer Track #1 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geology), AS-T, and the Science, Associate in Science, Transfer Track #2 (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics), AS-T degrees.

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).

Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning courses emphasize the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Courses in Math emphasize the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the worlds civilizations.

The Liberal Arts Degree: Arts and Humanities is a group of courses emphasizing the human condition — its limits, potential and creative expressions — through the study of cultural, literary, and artistic expression of human beings.

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 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.