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Online Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development

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Associate’s in Early Childhood Development Overview

Come back and move forward in a rewarding education career. Earn your degree in early childhood development online and be ready to make a difference in young children’s lives.

• Gain the introductory knowledge and skills to work with children (birth through age 8) and families in early childhood settings, or further your current career in the early childhood development field.
• Learn to create effective learning environments for young children, including supporting their growth and development, building inclusive classrooms, and addressing health and nutrition needs.
• Get a head start on your next degree — apply your AAS in Early Childhood Development credits toward our BS in Early Childhood Administration in the future.

Gain the Skills That Employers — and Children — Need

• Bring knowledge and theory from the classroom into real-world early childhood settings.
• Plan lessons for young children and their families.
• Help strengthen family and community relationships.
• Apply professional standards, values, and practices.
• Understand the importance of individuality and cultural diversity in learning and development.

Note: Kentucky students please be advised that this program is not accredited in Kentucky by the Education Professional Standards Board and is not recognized for initial, additional, or renewal of certification or salary enhancement (rank change) for P–12 educators in Kentucky. For more information, please visit the Education Professional Standards Board’s website at: http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=12 .

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You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

What Courses Will I Take?

The associate’s in early childhood development curriculum connects applied theory to practice, ethics, and professionalism. It also helps you develop the critical thinking and communication skills you need to fulfill the responsibilities of early child care development roles in a variety of learning environments.

Sample Courses

• Early Childhood Curriculum Planning
• Child Safety, Nutrition, and Health
• Creative Activities for Young Children
• Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• Young Children With Special Needs

Program Requirements

Upcoming start dates.

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Prepare for the Child Development Associate Credential

The course CE101: Introduction to Early Childhood Education meets the ten hours of training in each of the eight Child Development Associate (CDA) subject areas that are required for the highly regarded CDA credential. Many states require the CDA Credential for those who wish to take on a director of child development role.

The eight areas include:

• Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
• Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
• Supporting children’s social and emotional development
• Building productive relationships with families
• Managing an effective program operation
• Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
• Observing and recording children’s behavior
• Understanding the principles of child development and learning

Earn Credit for the CDA Credential

If you’ve already earned your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, you may be eligible for credit toward your degree. Students who hold a valid and current CDA credential (preschool, infant-toddler, or family child care) are eligible to receive this credit for the following Purdue Global courses:

• CE101: Introduction to Early Childhood Education — 5 quarter credits
• CE114: Early Childhood Development — 5 quarter credits
• CE220: Child Safety, Nutrition, and Health — 5 quarter credits

For more information on the CDA, see the Council for Professional Recognition website.

Take the Next Step in Your Education and Career

Reach your professional goals sooner.

Earning your associate’s degree in early childhood development can have an immediate impact on your career. It also lays the groundwork for advancing to a Purdue Global bachelor’s degree.

Get a Head Start on Your Bachelor's

Coursework from the AAS in Early Childhood Development is 100% transferrable into Purdue Global’s  online Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration .

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Earning your AAS in Early Childhood Development online at Purdue Global prepares you to pursue a number of careers in the field, such as child care program specialist, preschool assistant teacher, and preschool teacher (except special education). Potential employers include Head Start and school readiness programs, local preschools, early intervention programs, and child care organizations.

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Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Note: This program is not intended for individuals who are pursuing a license to teach early childhood education in a public or accredited private elementary school and is not represented as meeting specific state Board of Education criteria for assisting with children and teachers in a public school setting. This program will not certify graduates to become licensed teachers. See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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* Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

Credit for Prior Learning: Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy .

Early Childhood Education Licensure: This program will not certify graduates to become licensed teachers, is not intended for individuals who are pursuing a license to teach early childhood education in a public or accredited private elementary school, is not represented as meeting specific state Board of Education criteria for assisting with children and teachers in a public school setting, and was not designed to meet any specific state’s requirements for licensure or certification. Refer to Purdue Global's State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific licensure information.

Employment and Career Advancement: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and opportunities for employment.

Future Programs: The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy .

Curriculum: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (Birth - Age 5)

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With UC Online’s Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Care & Education (ECE), all of your coursework is completed online, providing the flexibility, accessibility, and control you need to complete your degree on your terms. With four (4) different concentrations to choose from, UC Online allows you to really personalize your educational experience.

Our courses give you information and strategies that you can learn today and apply in the classroom tomorrow! Graduates will be able to implement developmentally appropriate integrated activities and materials across the domains, including visual arts, music, movement, science and math, and early language development.

Four Concentration Options:

• Preschool: In the Preschool concentration, you will dive into planning developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences for children age three (3) through five (5) to ensure that they are ready for Kindergarten.
• Infant & Toddler: In the Infant & Toddler concentration, you will get an in-depth education on providing quality interactions and environments for children from birth to age three (3).
• Nature-Based Early Learning: The Nature-Based Early Learning concentration will provide the knowledge base or dispositions to work in Nature-Based Early Learning programs. This concentration is specifically targeted to students seeking ways to use their greened-up playgrounds, playscapes, and nearby green space or those planning to obtain employment in nature-based early childhood programs or forest schools.
• Administration: The Administration concentration is designed specifically for those in leadership positions in the field of early care and education.

This degree does not lead to P re-Kindergarten – Grade 5 licensure.

Learn more about which courses are taken for each concentration by reviewing the Program Map and the below descriptions for all BS in Early Childhood Education courses that may be taken.

Graduation Requirements:

• Obtain at least a 2.5 University Grade Point Average.
• Electives: 24 credit hours
• Child Development Coursework: 87 credit hours
• Concentration Coursework: 9 credit hours
• Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
• Submit a formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.

Accreditation:  The University of Cincinnati and all of its regional campuses are accredited by the  Higher Learning Commission . Additionally, UC’s College of Education, Criminal Justice & Human Rights (CECH) is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

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Personalize your  HGSE Ed.M. program by choosing a concentration in Early Childhood.

The Early Childhood (EC) Concentration prepares you for work in roles across the early childhood education sector — from early childhood teachers to preschool directors, from curriculum developers to tech entrepreneurs, from foundation program officers to policy analysts, and from counselors to advocates. You and your fellow cohort members can select a core course from topics that include a range of child development domains (language and literacy, social-emotional learning, etc.), early childhood policy (in domestic and global contexts), and educator development and support. In addition, you will participate in a seminar where you can interact with experienced professionals and develop opportunities to build your network for important long-term professional action.  

“From early childhood courses to apprenticeships at the Saul Zaentz Academy for Professional Learning to research opportunities through the Harvard Early Learning Study, HGSE has organized around the notion that the years before formal schooling are crucial. Students in this Concentration will participate in, and benefit from, this commitment and will become part of a strong network of professionals who are contributing to today’s ambitious early education agenda.” Stephanie Jones Faculty Co-Chair

Concentration Co-Chairs

Students will work closely with faculty associated with their area of study, but students can also work with and take courses with faculty throughout HGSE and Harvard. The faculty co-chairs for Early Childhood are below.  View our faculty directory for a full list of HGSE faculty.

Hadas Eidelman

Hadas Eidelman focuses on special education policy, developmental process, and data analysis and statistical methods.

Stephanie M. Jones

Stephanie Jones focuses on the effects of poverty and exposure to violence on children’s development and assesses the impact of social-emotional learning interventions.

Cohort and Community

As you explore the EC Concentration, you will meet and collaborate with fellow cohort members who share a commitment to early childhood education research, practice, and policy. Through interactions with peers from diverse backgrounds, networking opportunities, and activities drawn from throughout the university, you will build a robust and vibrant community of next-generation scholars and practitioners, dedicated to transforming the field of education. 

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ChildCare Education Institute Launches ADM119: Time Management Skills for Early Childhood Providers

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ChildCare Education Institute ® (CCEI), one of the largest online training providers dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, is pleased to introduce its newest course, ADM119: Time Management Skills for Early Childhood Providers.

ECE professionals working in the classroom or a school management position know how easy it is to be swept away by unforeseen interruptions and daily distractions. Before you know it, paperwork and to-do lists can pile up, and you can lose sight of the important things on your agenda. This course will teach child care providers how to make the most of their time! Effective time management skills will help teachers leave work at the end of the day on time, in control, and satisfied with a job well done.

Effective time management starts with understanding what needs to be accomplished in order to succeed. Once that understanding is reached, plans can be made to accomplish tasks in the most effective order.  It is all about planning the work and working the plan.  Effective time management allows ECE professionals to organize daily, weekly, and monthly tasks in a way that puts us in control of that to-do list. Without organization and time management, job satisfaction, productivity, and job performance will likely suffer.

“Although this course is designed with directors in mind, time management strategies can also help teachers,” says Leslie Coleman Director of Education for CCEI.  “Effective time management can help anyone working in a position that requires the completion of multiple responsibilities.”

ADM119: Time Management Skills for Early Childhood Providers is a two-hour, beginner-level course and grants 0.2 IACET CEU upon successful completion.  Current CCEI users with active, unlimited annual subscriptions can register for professional development courses at no additional cost when logged in to their CCEI account . Users without subscriptions can purchase child care training courses as block hours through CCEI online enrollment .

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Bachelor’s Degree / Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

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Support Children Through the Early Years of Development

The online Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood will prepare you for an exciting career shaping the next generation and serving youth and families in your community. Fully online courses equip you as an early childhood professional for teaching, administration, leadership in the field and more. This program offers two concentration options: Special Education or S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). You can also choose to pursue a PreK-Grade 3 teaching credential alongside your master’s degree.

At Vanguard University, you will integrate faith and learning and build the community needed to succeed in your teaching career. Our transfer-friendly programs are perfect for working adults who need flexibility and convenience from a college program. Here, you can complete your bachelor’s in early childhood fully online and in as few as 18 months. Classes begin every 7 weeks!

Career Outcomes

The B.A. in Early Childhood prepares students with the foundation they need to succeed in teaching, curriculum development and administration. At Vanguard University, you can tailor your program to your career goals with concentrations in Special Education or S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).  With a bachelor’s degree in education, you will be prepared to seek roles in a variety of settings, including:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Head Start program
• Recreational program

This program also prepares you to pursue your PreK-Grade 3 teaching credential and master’s degree.

I am most grateful for the love of Jesus Christ that is present throughout the Vanguard experience. I had heard of other colleges that have a Christian framework but it is not infused in the teaching. Yet, with Vanguard it was like learning in a ‘home’ of grace, compassion, understanding and kindness. Having this philosophy and having it modeled has been an example I will follow in my own journey as an ECE advocate and teacher. I know that it is not that I am a Christian who owns a preschool and teaches, but a disciple of Jesus Christ who ministers truth, love, grace, hope and joy into the lives of children, families and other professionals.

– Jill Lodato, ’17

Program Overview

In the online B.A. in Early Childhood program, you will learn to effectively create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, partner with parents and families, and promote children’s learning and development from birth through age 8 — all from a biblical worldview perspective.

Upon completion of the early childhood program, you will be prepared to:

• Understand, from the perspective of a Biblical worldview, young children’s needs and characteristics, from birth through age 8
• Use research-based, Biblically-grounded knowledge of child development to create learning environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, challenging and Christ-honoring for each child
• Examine diverse family and community characteristics, integrating a Biblical vision of inclusiveness and God’s love for all people
• Support and empower families, communities and churches through respectful, reciprocal, responsive relationships, honoring Christ and the God-given role of the family
• Understand the goals, benefits and uses of assessment, including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum and teaching strategies for young children
• Reflect on your own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child, giving evidence of Christ’s love for each child and family
• Practice in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice, using technology effectively with young children, with peers, and as a professional resource
• Engage in informed advocacy for young children, the early childhood profession and the glory of God

Courses and Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood program consists of 120 total units, including:

• General Education Core Requirements: 34 units
• Major Requirements: 39 units
• Electives: 47 units

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M.Ed. Early Childhood Education (Pedagogy)

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The reconceptualised M.Ed. in ECE programme seeks to provide participants with the competencies and requisite skills to meet the needs of young children and to make a contribution to the development of the early childhood sector in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. As they progress though the programme students will improve their critical and analytic thinking while simultaneously improving their practice and research skills.  Through this, they will be given opportunities to engage in rich discourse on key areas relevant to early childhood education and early childhood leadership. Participants will also have the opportunity to review extant literature, conduct field work, conduct research and disseminate findings to their colleagues and other stakeholders. 

Entry Requirements  

To be eligible for admission to the programme applicants must have an undergraduate degree in early childhood or primary education with at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent.   Admission of those who do not have these qualifications will be based upon the discretion of the programme coordinator.   Those who do not possess a degree in Early Childhood Education would normally have at least 3 years of experience in teaching children at the early childhood level.

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M.Ed in arly Childhood Education (Pedagogy) a face-to-face programme offered in the afternoons between the hours of 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Classes are held Mondays through Fridays for all programmes. 

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In order to facilitate healthy social emotional development among young children, early childhood professionals first need to have the tools to regulate their own emotions and manage their own stress.

The purpose of this 2-hour course is to provide early childhood educators with information and resources to recognize stressors and signs of stress and empower them to adopt healthy approaches to stress management.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Define stress and how it can impact adults from a physical and emotional standpoint;
• Identify potential causes of stress in and out of the workplace;
• Describe how stress affects relationships with children and other adults; and
• Identify effective techniques and strategies for managing stress.

The development of this online course was 100% funded by federal Child Care and Development Funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as part of an $8,000,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.

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Path to Becoming an Early Childhood Educator: Foundations and Skills - Brussels

Level up your teaching skills! Join our workshop for new strategies and brighter learning. Become the architect of growth for every little mind. Ready to make a big impact?

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• Language: English
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• Target audience type: Teacher Pedagogical Adviser
• Learning time: 25 hours or more

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