Overview

Course Details

Make a difference in the life of a young child with the Early Childhood Care and Education Associate Degree (AD) at American Public University.

APU’s early childhood education degree teaches you how to plan and implement programs aimed at the healthy development of children from birth to age 5. Courses examine early childhood care and education, infant-toddler development, special needs education, preschool education, and parenting. Class activities in this online early childhood education associate degree program could include developing a child care business plan, planning a parent workshop, and creating a parent newsletter. Faculty with practical experience in early childhood education guide your learning.

Courses also can help you prepare to pursue the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, administered by the Council for Professional Recognition.

Key Facts

Become well versed in the theories and practice of caring for and educating young children
Explore current trends to ensure you are well equipped to help infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children grow and develop to their full potential
Complete real-life assignments to practice your skills and get feedback

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Observation Techniques

Childhood Educational Development

Infant and Toddler Programs

The American Family

Infant-Toddler Development

Special Needs Students

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charles Town, United States

Disciplines

Education Public Health Early Childhood Education View 169 other Bachelors in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).
Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
There is no fee to complete the APU admission application.

TOEFL iBT minimum scores required: 21 in Reading, 23 in Writing

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Out-of-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year

Additional Details

$250 with Preferred Military Rate
$315 with Veteran Grant

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood Care and Education.

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