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Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education Degree

Interested in working with young children but don’t think public school teaching is for you? The AS Degree in Early Childhood Education prepares you to teach in early education and care programs, includes courses for EEC certification, and helps you explore other options in the field. You may transfer to a non-licensure bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education or child & family studies. Two practicum experiences enables you to practice teaching with two different age groups. Workplace placements are possible.

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Career And Transfer Outlook

Early Education and Care programs are experiencing even greater teacher shortages than public schools. Our students often work in the field while enrolled and gain greater responsibility and higher wages as they gain academic credentials and EEC certifications. Many plan to open their own programs, helping to ease the shortage of quality child care in the state. Our students transfer are sought by four-year colleges for majors like Child and Family Studies.