Credential directory
Degrees, certificates, licences, apprenticeships and micro-credentials — with the provider, the occupations each leads to, and the Credential Transparency Identifier where one is published. Or browse a state or partner library.
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Palomar College
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer includes a selection of courses designed to align with the lower division child development/early childhood education programs offered in the CSU system. The degree provides academic preparation to individuals for a career as an earl …more
- CA
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
San Bernardino Valley College
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is designed to provide the lower division major courses to transfer to a California State University and earn a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Human Development or Early Childhood Education. This program focuses on the theor …more
- CA
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Clovis Community College (CA)
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Prepares students for jobs in a variety of early care and education settings and for transfer to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus.
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Boise Bible College
The Early Childhood Education concentration combines with the General Education core and Bible core to complete an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education. It provides basic skills to lead and administer a preschool ministry.
- ID
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Morgan Community College
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education is for those preparing for entry-level employment in a career-oriented occupation or upgrading skills in a specific occupation. Completing this coursework in the suggested schedule also leads to fulfilling the requirements of all f …more
- AL
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Trinidad State College
A.A.S. degree in early childhood education covering child growth and development, curriculum, guidance, health and safety, and a practicum.
- AL
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Lassen Community College
Designed to provide the lower division major courses to transfer to a California State University and earn a Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
- CA
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Pacific Union College
Early Childhood Education is a associate's degree program offered at Pacific Union College.
- CA
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses
The Early Childhood Education program equips students to pursue and advance in careers involving educating and caring for young children. Courses also meet education requirements for various California permits.
- CA
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
This A.A. degree is designed for students who wish employment as a preschool director or to open their own preschool or day care facility. The degree exceeds Title 22 requirements and ACSI Standards.
- CA
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Waldorf University
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The Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education is designed to increase knowledge and skills of individuals in early childhood fields including childcare programs and governmental organizations. This program is not designed to be a PK-3 licensure pathway.
- IA
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Waubonsee Community College
The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to prepare professionals for a variety of positions within the field, from caring for and educating infants, toddlers and preschoolers to managing a child care center or preschool program.
- IL
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
William Rainey Harper College
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This curriculum is designed to provide students with the requisite skills and theoretical knowledge to work in a variety of facilities for young children. Offered with Director and Teacher options; the degree can be awarded only once.
- IL
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Lewis University
The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education provides early childhood education theory and practice for students who intend to work in preschool programs, child-care centers, home-based programs, family child care homes, or nursery schools. Offered at the St. Augustine College at Le …more
- IL
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Rock Valley College
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Graduates of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program are well-versed in child development, developmentally appropriate practices, discipline techniques, and other integral facets of early childhood education, and are prepared to direct or teach at a day care center or preschool.
- IL
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
South Suburban College
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Provides students with the requisite skills and theoretical knowledge to work in a variety of facilities for young children, covering cognitive areas of theory, history of child development, psychology and sociology.
- IL
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Rend Lake College
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This two-year program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Graduates are prepared for positions as family child care providers, teachers and directors in child care centers, family group homes, Head Start programs and after-school programs, and the degree mee …more
- IL
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Sauk Valley Community College
A career program preparing students to work in early childhood education settings.
- IL
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
Spoon River College
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The Early Childhood Education program is for students interested in entering the childcare field or upgrading current skills, providing academic background and practical experience for careers working with infant, toddler, preschool/pre-k, and school-age children.
- IL