Program Overview: The Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is a two-year program designed to equip students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and competencies required for effective teaching and care of young children. The program covers essential areas such as language development, child psychology, pedagogy, and classroom management, preparing graduates for careers in early childhood education or further academic pursuits in the field.

Year I: The first year of the program provides students with foundational skills in English, computer literacy, and critical thinking, alongside introductory courses in early childhood education. These courses enhance students’ communication abilities and prepare them for the specialized subjects in the second year.

Year II: The second year focuses on specialized early childhood education subjects, including child development, pedagogy, classroom management, and practical field experience.

Program Requirements:

• Successful completion of all required courses with a minimum passing grade.

• Prerequisite Requirement: ENGL 110 must be completed before enrolling in advanced English courses.

• Field observation and practical experience to ensure hands-on learning in real classroom settings.

Career Opportunities: Graduates of this program will be well-prepared for roles such as preschool teachers, teaching assistants, child caregivers, and other positions in early childhood education. The program also serves as a foundation for further studies in education and related fields.

A.A. Early Childhood Education (A.Ed. In ECE)

This 64-credit Associate’s Degree in Education, majoring in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (A.Ed. in ECE) is composed of 31-credit year one courses and 33-credit year two courses.  

Year I

Year II

Note: (1) ENGL 110 is prerequisite for ENGL 210