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13. Education, Early Childhood Education, AAS

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Skagit Valley College
Education, Early Childhood Education, AAS

Mount Vernon, USA
Oak Harbor, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Associate Degree

DURATION

2 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

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Key Summary

About: The Early Childhood Education (ECED) AAS at Skagit Valley College (SVC) prepares students to work with children and families in early care and education settings. Courses meet National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards. This workforce degree readies students for employment and may let graduates apply to SVC’s Bachelor of Applied Science – Management (BASM) or BAS‑EC; consult your Academic Advisor and Department Chair.

Career Outcomes: Graduates often work as Preschool Teacher, Childcare Worker, or Education Administrator, Preschool & Childcare Center/Program. Related roles include family home visitor, lead teacher, program director, Head Start or ECEAP staff.

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.

Degree Intent and Transfer Options

Upon completion, Workforce degrees and/or certificates are intended to give students the skills needed to move directly into employment. While these degrees are not intended to transfer to a university, students will be eligible to apply for admission to Skagit Valley College’s Bachelor of Applied Science - Management (BASM) degree or SVC’s Environmental Conservation, BAS (BAS-EC) and, in some cases, could transfer to other schools. If you are interested in continuing your education by entering a bachelor’s degree program, please work closely with your Academic Advisor and Department Chair.