Early Childhood Education Career Programs

Early Childhood Education Programs allow students opportunities to work with young children and their families in a group setting such as Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Care Centers, Early Childhood Developmental Programs, Parents as Teachers, Resource and Referral Agencies as teachers, teacher assistants, paraprofessionals, Home Visitors, or Family Consultants. Graduates also begin and operate their own Family Day Care Homes. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA as they progress through the program, and at least a 2.0 in all laboratory experiences.
 
Due to the nature of the work with young children and their families, all students enrolled in the courses must have a physical on file with a negative TB test and be cleared by the Child Abuse Registry through the KBI.
 
The career program is for students who want to enter the world of work after two years of college. An Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded after completion of 62 hours and 124 grade points. This degree allows students flexibility in selecting courses applicable to their needs. Of the 62 hours required, a minimum of 18 hours must be General Education courses.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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