Early Childhood Studies
Associate of Applied Science
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Early Childhood Education Division
Learn to excel at caring for and educating young children through this flexible, high-quality program. Become a teacher’s aide, lead teacher or director of a preschool center, or open your own home child care center. Degree completion meets the criteria for the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Career Lattice Level E.
What You Will Learn
- child development and characteristics of children ages 0-8 years (NAEYC Standard 1: Child Development and Learning in Context)
- building family and community relationships (NAEYC Standard 2: Family-Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections)
- goals, benefits and uses of assessments (NAEYC Standard 3: Child Observation, Documentation, and Assessment)
- developmentally effective teaching approaches, including a broad array of effective strategies and tools (NAEYC Standard 4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices)
- building meaningful curriculum using content knowledge and understanding of central concepts, inquiry tools and structures (NAEYC Standard 5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic Content in the Early Childhood Curriculum)
- professional guidelines for ethical and effective practices (NAEYC Standard 6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator)
Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
2 years (full-time)
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Study Methods
In Person | Online
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Title IV Financial Aid eligible
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Transfer Options Available
- This program has additional admission requirements
- Military/Veterans Benefits Available
Support When You Need It
Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:
- Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
- Learn about funding and financial aid
- Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
