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.
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
What you will learn
How to plan, evaluate, and design curriculum appropriate for the education of young children.
How to apply best practices, observation, and assessment to enhance learning and development.
How to use the power of play to meet established early childhood curriculum goals.
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
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Start anytime
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No exam due dates
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Self-paced
Connected
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24/7 access to online resources
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Online student community
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Student Portal Help Center
Accessible
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Digital study guides
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Self-check quizzes
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Simulations and videos
Supportive
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Expert faculty
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Dedicated student services
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Robust learning resources