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Early Childhood Education,
Associate Degree

Credential

Assoc. Degree

Duration

4 months x 4 semesters

Course Curriculum

Early Childhood Education Degree Online Curriculum

  • 4 semesters

  • 4 field experience options

  • 63 credits


Estimated completion time per semester:

  • Fast track = 5 months

  • Average time = 11 months

Main Subjects

Semester 1

  • Orientation to Early Childhood Education

  • Information Literacy

  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

  • Essentials of Psychology

  • Computer Applications

  • Early Childhood Education Site Selection 1

  • Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education


 

Semester 2

  • Early Childhood Education Site Selection 2

  • Child Growth and Development

  • Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

  • Early Childhood Education Elective

  • English Composition

  • Arts and Humanities Elective


 

Semester 3

  • Early Childhood Education Site Selection 3

  • Working with Preschoolers

  • Infant and Toddler Care

  • Science Elective

  • Interpersonal Communication

  • Play in the Lives of Young Children

  • Working with Children with Special Needs


 

Semester 4

  • Early Childhood Education Site Selection 4

  • Guidance in Early Childhood Education

  • Mathematics for Business and Finance

  • Child, Family, and Community

  • Early Childhood Education Elective

  • Field Experience


 

Electives

  • Art, Music, and Movement

  • Language and Literacy Development in Young Children

  • Developing Math and Science Skills in Young Children

  • Cultural Diversity in the Early Childhood Program

  • Administration of an Early Childhood Education Center

  • Family Child Care

  • Assessment in Early Childhood Education


Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

Early Childhood Education,
Associate Degree

Assoc. Degree

4 months x 4 semesters

If you want to explore a career in education that allows you to make a difference and work with children, our online Early Childhood Education Associate Degree can help you prepare to take the first steps toward the career you want. Through accredited, flexible, online classes you can earn a degree while taking the next steps toward becoming a preschool teacher from home, on your schedule. 

Our Early Childhood Education Degree online will cover the foundational concepts that are used by ECE teachers every day — including how to make lesson plans and promote language, literacy, and preschool social skills development. Your online education classes include: 


  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

  • Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

  • Working with Children with Special Needs

  • Guidance in Early Childhood Education

Overview
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Curriculum

What you will learn

  1. How to plan, evaluate, and design curriculum appropriate for the education of young children.

  2. How to apply best practices, observation, and assessment to enhance learning and development.

  3. How to use the power of play to meet established early childhood curriculum goals.

  4. How to work with children with special needs, including recognizing important developmental milestones.

Our Proven

Learning Model

Empowering students to reach their professional goals

Flexible

  • Start anytime

  • No exam due dates

  • Self-paced

Connected

  • 24/7 access to online resources 

  • Online student community 

  • Student Portal Help Center

Accessible

  • Digital study guides 

  • Self-check quizzes 

  • Simulations and videos 

Supportive

  • Expert faculty 

  • Dedicated student services 

  • Robust learning resources 

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