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Early Childhood Education
AAS - Early Childhood Education
Students in the Early Childhood Education program have numerous options in terms of pathways for further education and career opportunities.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) prepares students with a strong emphasis in the theories, curriculum goals, developmentally appropriate teaching and guidance strategies necessary to lead an early childhood classroom program or work as a paraprofessional in the public schools.
Click here for full AAS description and degree requirements (PDF)
Associate of Arts (AAOT) prepares students intending to transfer to four-year programs with the foundational knowledge in early childhood education and preparation in general education requirements that fulfill state requirements for four-year programs. Click to learn more about AAOT.
Associate of Science-Direct Transfer (ASDT) prepares students intending to transfer to the Oregon State University-Cascade Campus programs in Human Development and Family Sciences. The ASDT combines a strong emphasis in the theories, curriculum goals, developmentally appropriate teaching and guidance strategies for early childhood and elementary settings with the general education requirements necessary for the bachelor degree. Additionally, students interested in eventually seeking a Master’s degree in elementary education may use the ASDT as a foundation for further education.
Both ECE program options can be tailored for full- or part-time students.
Students interested in the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential should contact the Council directly at http://www.cdacouncil.org/ or if you already have your CDA, please click here to learn more about how to apply it toward an associate's degree: CDA Information
For more information contact Amy Howell
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