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May 20, 2026
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Catalog 2026-2027
Early Childhood Education, AAS-T
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90 CREDITS
The Early Childhood Education AAS-T degree is designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in the field of early learning while providing a pathway for transfer to four-year institutions. This program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to nurture, educate, and advocate for young children and their families in diverse and inclusive learning environments.
Through a combination of theoretical coursework and hands-on practical experience, students will gain a deep understanding of child development, effective teaching strategies, and the importance of family and community partnerships. The program emphasizes cultural responsiveness, social justice, and equitable practices to prepare graduates to create inclusive learning spaces that support the success of all children and families.
Early Childhood Education AAS-T degree graduates will:
- apply foundational principles of child development to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs for young children
- create inclusive and equitable learning environments that foster children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth
- utilize effective and culturally responsive guidance techniques to support children’s self-regulation and positive behavior
- build collaborative relationships with families and communities to support children’s learning and development
- document and communicate children’s progress effectively to parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders
- demonstrate ethical decision-making and professionalism in interactions with children, families, colleagues, and the community
- communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats, showcasing cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
- reflect on practices to foster continuous professional growth and leadership in early childhood education
- meet Humanities , Natural Science , Quantitative Reasoning , Social Science , and Written Communication general education distribution area outcomes
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Core Courses - 62 Credits
General Education Requirements - 25 Credits
ECE Technical Elective - 3 credits
Choose one course from below. Diversity and Social Justice Requirement
Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college’s Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. DSJ courses are designated in the college schedule and are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneous to meeting the DSJ requirement (e.g., ENGL& 101 with the DSJ attribute meets both the ENGL& 101 requirement and the DSJ requirement). Note: Not all sections of a course meet the DSJ requirement. Students should review the class information to ensure the class section includes “course attributes: meets diversity requirement.” Visit the DSJ requirement webpage to view the current list of general education and technical courses that meet the requirement. Students who have taken a DSJ class in a previous certificate or degree, do not have to take another DSJ class. Total Program Credits: 90
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