Credential directory

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.)

Paradise Valley Community College

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as early childhood professionals in a variety of educational settings. The AAS program includes courses based on current ECE theory and practice as well as general educ …more

• AZ

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.)

Heartland Community College

Prepares students for professional pathways working with young children and their families through teaching in public and private schools, Head Start programs, child care centers, family child care homes, and early intervention programs. Students earn the Gateways ECE Level 4 Credential.

• IL

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.S.)

Arkansas Northeastern College

This two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education is designed to provide training to students employed or interested in being employed in the child-care or public-school instructional assistance profession. Students complete college credit courses that educate, train, an …more

• AR

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (A.S.)

Blackfeet Community College

The Blackfeet Community College Education Division seeks to develop quality future educators who embrace niitsiittupyo'maitukssin "Pikanii ways of knowing." It will provide access to diverse and dynamic learning for careers in Education. Early Childhood Education Associates of Science Degree prepare …more

• MT

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (A.S.-T)

Feather River Community College District

The ECE program offers the AS-T degree for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. This major prepares students for a broad range of career options in the field, with positions available in preschools, child care facilities, private homes, recreation pro …more

• CA

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (AAS Degree)

Kaskaskia College

Students completing the two-year early childhood program enter the profession assuming responsibility for the care and education of young children in settings such as child care centers, preschools, and family day care homes. The coursework can be completed 100% online with some in-person requiremen …more

• IL

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (AS)

Riverside City College

Last matched Aug 1, 2026

This program focuses on the theory and practice of early childhood care and education for children from birth to age eight for occupational preparation.

• CA

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (AS)

College of Marin

Last matched Aug 19, 2026

The degree prepares students to become teachers or directors in children's centers, preschools, and related programs.

• AL

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (AS-T Degree)

College of the Desert

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer, also called the Early Childhood Education AS-T Degree, provides a clearly articulated curricular track for students who wish to transfer to a CSU campus while also serving the diverse needs of students interested in the breadth and …more

• CA

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (AS-T)

Fullerton College

The Early Childhood Education Associate in Arts Degree (ECE AA), provides students with preparation for employment working with children from birth through age 8 in early care and education programs, public and private preschools, and children's centers.

• CA

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (AS-T)

Santa Rosa Junior College

The Early Childhood Education program leads to an Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement, an Associate in Science degree, and an Associate in Science for Transfer degree (AS-T). It prepares students for the State of California Department of Education Child Development Permit Matrix.

• CA

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (AS-T)

Santa Barbara City College

The Early Childhood Education Degree Program centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching, combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education and child development, including curriculum for preschools, school age programs and care-giving f …more

• CA

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (AS-T)

College of Marin

This Associate Degree for Transfer prepares students to transfer to a CSU with a major in Early Childhood Education.

• AL

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (AS-T)

Woodland Community College

Early Childhood Education (AS-T) is a associate's degree program offered at Woodland Community College.

• AL

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (Associate in Applied Science Degree)

John Wood Community College

The AAS in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for careers as childcare lead teachers, home visitors, childcare directors, or public-school teacher aides. The program includes embedded Gateways credentials.

• IL

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (Associate in Arts Degree)

John Wood Community College

The Associate in Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education is designed to fulfill the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor's degree in early childhood education.

• IL

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (Associate in Arts)

Kaskaskia College

The Associate in Arts Degree with a focus in early childhood education allows those who want to pursue a bachelor's degree and teaching license to begin, completing general and foundational education coursework for transfer to a college of education.

• IL

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (Associate in Science Degree for Transfer)

Mission College

Provides a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer in early childhood education.

• CA

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (Associate in Science Degree)

West Valley College

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students to qualify for a variety of permits issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, State of California.

• CA

Associate's Degree

Early Childhood Education (Associate in Science for Transfer (ADT: A.S.-T))

Solano Community College

Prepares students to work in the field of early childhood education, covering child development, health and safety, observation and assessment, and effective classroom teaching. One semester of practicum is required.

• CA