
Early Childhood
EDUCATIONEarly Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education
Degree, Diploma & Certificate Options
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments.
A.A.S.: Career Track
A.A.S.: Licensure Transfer
A.A.S.: Non-Licensure Transfer
Diploma
Certificate: Emphasis in Administration
Certificate: Emphasis in Early Childhood Preschool
Certificate: Emphasis in Infant/Toddler Care

What It’s About

Courses You’ll Take

What You’ll Gain

Program Credit
Hours: 65-71
Format: Online (except for internships)
Time to Complete: 2 Years
Start Term: Fall
Online courses are completed through an online platform (i.e., Moodle, Cengage, etc.) at a time of your choosing within course deadlines.
All course requirements with the exception of required classroom observations/internships at a child development center or elementary school can be completed online for the diploma and A.A.S options. The certificate option can be completed entirely online.

Average
Starting Salary
$22,290-27,310/year ($10.72-13.13/hour) *Salary information provided by O*Net Online
65-71 Credit Hours: $4,940-$5,396
Student Fees: $386.25
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In-Person Offerings

Required
Technology
Students will be required to have access to a computer with word processing.
The Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children through 2027.
NAEYC, 1313 L St. N.W. Suite 500, Washington. DC 20005 202.232.8777 | 800.424.2460, www.naeyc.org
Possible Careers
Childcare Teacher | Family Childcare Provider | Child Development Specialist | Preschool Teacher | Exceptional Children Assistant | Before and After School Counselor | Instructional Assistant
The OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate should possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to:
- Promote child development and learning
- Build family and community relationships
- Observe, document and assess to support young children and families
- Use developmentally effective strategies
- Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
- Demonstrate professionalism
