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The Early Childhood Education AAS-T degree is designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in the field of early learning while providing a pathway for transfer to four-year institutions. This program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to nurture, educate, and advocate for young children and their families in diverse and inclusive learning environments.
Through a combination of theoretical coursework and hands-on practical experience, students will gain a deep understanding of child development, effective teaching strategies, and the importance of family and community partnerships. The program emphasizes cultural responsiveness, social justice, and equitable practices to prepare graduates to create inclusive learning spaces that support the success of all children and families.
In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Program details
2 Years
Length of training
Associate
Award type
90
Credits
N/A
Clock Hours
Additional details
Award name
AAS-T
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
N/A
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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