The University of Arizona Global Campus | AA in Early Childhood Education

Those looking to gain a professional edge in the early childhood education field can advance their education and knowledge with the online Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education program at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Read on for more details.

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Official Program Name:

Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education

School Offering Program:

University of Arizona Global Campus

Degree Level:

Associate's

Program Prerequisites:

Prospective students of the University of Arizona Global Campus's Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education program should have a passion for preparing children for academic success and desire to prepare for positions in daycares and preschools. Applicants to the University of Arizona Global Campus should have a high school diploma or the equivalent and be at least 22 years old (some exceptions may be made). Some programs have additional requirements.

Program Description:

UAGC's online A.A. in Early Childhood Education program is designed to help students build a foundation in child learning basics and study instructional strategies to develop a child's emotional, educational, and social needs. This program may prepare students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program, boosting career opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. Students can learn about topics like child development, learning assessment, special learners, and more. The program also aims to produce educators who can support the diverse learning needs of each child, use assessment data to develop curriculum, create a classroom management strategy that is culturally responsive, and maintain ethical and professional standards. Courses are five weeks long and taken one at a time.

Learning Format:

Online

Program Length:

67 credits.

Financial Aid:

Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact the University of Arizona Global Campus financial aid office for more information.

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Required Courses for the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education:

Students of UAGC's Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education program are required to complete 67 credits, including 40 credits of general education, 21 credits for core requirements, and 12 credits of electives. (Six core credits may also satisfy general education requirements.) A total of 18 credits must be completed at the University of Arizona Global Campus to meet the residency requirement. Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact University of Arizona Global Campus to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

General Education Requirements (40 credits)

Personal Dimensions of Education
Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace
English Composition I
Information Literacy
English Composition II
Interpersonal Communication
Informal Logic
Ethics & Moral Reasoning
American National Government
Our Dependence upon the Environment
Intermediate Algebra

Core Requirements (21 credits)

Art Appreciation
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Introduction to Early Childhood Behavior Management
Introduction to Curriculum & Instruction for the Early Childhood Classroom
Introduction to Child Development
Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Learners
Professional Responsibilities in the Early Childhood Environment

Electives (12 credits)

Students will select 12 credits of approved elective courses.

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

UAGC's Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education can prepare students to enter the workforce, however some students may choose to continue their education. Graduates may choose options like these programs:

Bachelor of Arts in Child Development
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Career Paths:

The Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education at University of Arizona Global Campus can provide a pathway to various career opportunities in the growing early childhood education field. Graduates of this program could be prepared for the workforce with a center-based curriculum grounded in the National Association for the Education of Young Children standards and consisting of developmentally appropriate practices in child development research, along with learning practical skills like professionalism. Some job opportunities could be positions working with children under the age of 8, like:

Camp counselor
Daycare provider
Home visitor
Infant/toddler caregiver
Recreation coordinator
Teacher aide or assistant