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Major:
Early Childhood Education - AAS  

Basic Child Care - Certificate

Basic Child Care Lead Teacher - Certificate

Degrees:
Certificate
Associate of Applied Science

Early Childhood Education
Associate of Applied Science/Certificate
The early childhood certificate (Cert.) program prepares
students for the many positions in this field. This program is
a direct link to the shaping of the next generation, as
graduates guide children through their social, cognitive, and
emotional development. The associate of applied science
(AAS) degree prepares students to care for young children
while simultaneously teaching social and developmental
functions. The two-year degree includes general education
requirements and leadership curriculum.

Possible Career Paths
With additional education, early childhood certificate
graduates can have careers in elementary education, social
work, family therapy, library science, and research. Early
childhood graduates with an associate of applied science
degree are qualified to be employed as child care workers,
group workers, or child care directors in child development
programs. AAS graduates must demonstrate good
emotional and physical health and submit to a background
check before working in a children’s facility.

Our Early Childhood Faculty:
Melissa Johnson, early childhood development faculty

Early Childhood Education Scholarship Opportunities:
Ada Mook Memorial Scholarship
Dr. and Mrs. Ozro Hill Scholarship
Marion Byram Scholarship
Eduard Buss Business and Technology Scholarship

View all of our scholarships here.