We offer these certificate and degree options within the Early Childhood Education Program.

• The AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education can be completed in two years. With an AAS in Early Childhood Education you will be eligible to be a lead teacher in Head Start, child care, and private preschools. This is the ticket to becoming a full time early childhood educator.
  
  
• The Certificate in Early Childhood Education is earned by completing the curriculum courses that cover music, art, math, PE, reading and play activities, plus one elective course in addition to the CCE 160 Connecting to Children. Completion of the Certificate in ECE shows that you can present engaging learning activities for young children.
  
  
• The Accelerated Early Childhood Education Certificate consists of a specific group of students (cohort) enrolled in a pre-selected, full-time schedule of coursework. Although the course credits are identical to those already offered in the Certificate in Early Childhood Education program, courses in this one are scheduled so at least half of the credit hours are small-group, out-of-classroom hours that include online discussions, online assignment submission, meetings and individual assignments working directly with children.
  
  
• The Assistant Certificate is earned by completing the four, 2-credit, modules of CCE 160 Connecting to Children. These are challenges teachers complete while working with young children in schools, home, center or nanny care. Completion of the Assistant Certificate shows you know how to interact effectively with children.