Early Childhood Education

Associate Degree

Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Program Overview

$500

An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education can lead to increased earnings and improved job stability. Employment of child day care and teacher assisting professionals is expected to grow 15% through 2018, with a median salary of $42,960.

This is your chance to gain the respected industry skills and credential you need with an associate degree in early childhood education, without the time commitment of a four-year program. With transfer credit, you could earn your Associate Degree in less than 12 months, 100% online. Enroll now and get your education without putting your life on hold! You can start any time, study at your own pace and move ahead as quickly as you like.

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Everything You Need for Your Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is Included

Your low tuition covers everything, including academic support, textbooks, eBooks and other online course materials, and dedicated online support at no additional cost. The materials are developed by practicing industry professionals with years of experience and designed to help you succeed in your early childhood education career.

The Early Childhood Education Associates Degree program combines general education courses with customized early childhood electives that focus on the skills that employers value. Increase your opportunities for career advancement as you learn how to...

Work with children and their parents, and create and evaluate
Discern pertinent issues and trends in the education field
Use play, cooking, and physical activity within the curriculum
Teach children to become responsible and productive
Evaluate and use appropriate resources in a classroom to meet specific educational objectives
Implement techniques to foster creativity and emotional, social, and verbal competence
Assess children's health, plan for safety, attend to children's injuries and promote nutritious eating habits

Upon completion, graduates receive a class ring, a presentation-ready diploma and an invitation to participate in the next live graduation ceremony. You can feel proud knowing your Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is awarded by a nationally accredited college. And if you continue your studies, all of your credits will transfer toward an Ashworth Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.