Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Requirements

Program Entry Requirements Complete an application, satisfy the assessment requirement and attend any required information/ registration session. Students start any term.

Graduation Requirements To earn an Early Childhood Education AS Degree, a student must complete the standard core requirements for the degree plus the Early Childhood Education program required courses and options and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Recommended Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate responsibility and dependability on the job.
• Make quick decisions and stay calm.
• Plan and carry out imaginative, creative activities for children.
• Demonstrate skill in guiding and disciplining children.
• Establish relationships with children and their parents.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Use good written and oral communication skills.
• Be physically able to perform required care of children.

Recommended High School Courses Composition, Speech, Algebra I, Algebra II, Applied Math, Biology, Health Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Art, Home Economics, Keyboarding