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ECD - Early Childhood Studies, AAS



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Why Study Early Childhood Education? Click here to learn more.     

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree offers foundational knowledge and competencies aligned with state and national standards for early childhood educator professional preparation. The AAS degree is designed for individuals who wish to work directly with, or on behalf of, young children in a variety of settings including: Kindergarten through 3rd grade classrooms, preschools, childcare settings, faith-based settings, libraries, parent support or education programs, and many others.

An AAS in Early Childhood Studies may be an appropriate option for individuals pursuing a career in early childhood or a related field, such as social work or child and family studies. The AAS Early Childhood Studies degree does not supply the AGEC requirements for university transfer, but does support pursuit of a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree. See your advisor to design an educational pathway that meets your needs if you wish to pursue a BAS degree at NPC or elsewhere.

Total Credits: 64


Complete the ECD - Early Childhood Studies, CAS  Credits: 28

PLUS

General Education Courses: 16 Credits


Communications: 3 Credits


Discipline Studies: 13 Credits


  • Arts and Humanities Credits: 3
  • Physical and Biological Science Credits: 4
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 6

Core Requirements: 11 Credits


Electives: 9 Credits


Select a minimum of 9 unduplicated non-ECD/CFS/EDU credits at 100 level or above. Students are encouraged to take university transferable General Education courses as described on General Education Course Options .

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