Early Childhood Degrees
Early childhood education usually encompasses the care and instruction of children from infancy through age eight, which is usually 3rd grade. While this type of work is sometimes marginalized or overlooked, it's in fact one of the most crucial areas of education, as these are the formative years that shape a child's future capacity for learning.
Early childhood education is available at the certificate and associate degree level, and may be required to find work in a Head Start program, private or cooperative preschool or child care center. In such a program you will learn about early learning styles, instructional techniques, and methods for getting parents involved in the learning process. You may also study specialty areas such as early childhood art, music and early literacy programming.
At the bachelor's level, you will be prepared to gain the certification that will allow you to teach at a public elementary school, as well as to take lead or supervisory roles in a preschool or child care center. Subjects covered in such a degree program include early childhood development, first aid, nutrition, child psychology and children's literature.
Master's and PhD-level study could qualify you for an administrative role in an early childhood or elementary school setting, or perhaps for a career with one of the government agencies that set the regulations governing early childhood educational standards.
Capella University
MS - Early Childhood Education
The quality standards of state-funded pre-kindergarten programs have increased substantially in recent years, with 28 states now requiring lead teachers to have specializ... 
The quality standards of state-funded pre-kindergarten programs have increased substantially in recent years, with 28 states now requiring lead teachers to have specialized training. Capella's master's degree specialization in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare teachers to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children. The curriculum includes course work in such topics as child psychology, classroom management, the early childhood learning environment, family engagement, and strategies for eliminating achievement gaps. Elective course work provides you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of learning theories or focus on special education or supervisory skills. People likely to be interested in this specialization include licensed teachers who have a passion for education at the early stages of development and want to pursue specialized preparation in that area, or who want to teach early childhood education in a higher education institution.
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Kaplan University
ASIS/Early Childhood Development
Do you picture yourself working with younger children in a day care or educational setting? Study to acquire the basic knowledge and skills required to work exclusively w...
Do you picture yourself working with younger children in a day care or educational setting? Study to acquire the basic knowledge and skills required to work exclusively with infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten-aged children. Focus on infant and toddler development, nutrition, health, and caring for children with special needs. Coursework emphasizes childhood education, creative activities, and curriculum planning. Study to acquire the knowledge and background you need to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which is highly regarded in the child care field.
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Ashford University
BA/Early Childhood Education
Launch your career in child development with your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University.
Strengthen your skills while enhancing your unde...
Launch your career in child development with your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University.
Strengthen your skills while enhancing your understanding of children's education. Discover all the wonder of Early Childhood
Education as you learn ways to apply your knowledge and skills to your career. Upon graduation, you will be acquainted with the
education industry, be trained in theories of childhood development, and exhibit advanced instructional skills. And you can transfer up
to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree to accelerate your degree completion.
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BA/Early Childhood Education Administration
Break new ground in your education career with your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration from Ashford
University. Realize your potential while en...
Break new ground in your education career with your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration from Ashford
University. Realize your potential while enhancing your understanding of children education administration. Upon graduation, you
will be acquainted with the education industry, be trained in theories of childhood development, and exhibit advanced management
skills. A degree in Early Childhood Education Administration will demonstrate your proficiency and competence as an administrator
in the education industry. And you can transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree to accelerate your degree
completion.
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MA/Education - Child Development
Tailor your teaching to children at all levels by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Child Development from Ashford University. Focus your ...
Tailor your teaching to children at all levels by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Child Development from Ashford University. Focus your education degree with the Child Development specialization that will build awareness and understanding of the natural milestones in child development. If you are committed to an education career, then the Master of Arts in Education from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree
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MA/Education - Early Childhood Education
Launch your career as an expert in child development by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early
Childhood Education. In this specializati...
Launch your career as an expert in child development by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early
Childhood Education. In this specialization, you will strengthen your skills as an educator for young people. The Early Childhood
Education specialization covers language acquisition, classroom management, and the impact of families and communities on schools.
You will learn to design primary-school curricula, deliver differentiated instruction to children, and collaborate with parents and
communities. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you.
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