Early Childhood Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Early Childhood Education associate degree program prepares you to work with infant and preschool children in both public and private school settings. This program is designed for persons of all ages and backgrounds, with special attention given to individual student needs and abilities.
In this program, you will use knowledge of child development to create healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environments for young children.
You will create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families and involve all families in their children’s development and learning.
You will learn how to use effective, responsible assessment through the use of observation, documentation and other appropriate tools to promote positive outcomes for each child in partnership with families and professional colleagues.
You will know, understand, and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child’s development and learning.
You will use your own knowledge and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curriculum that promotes comprehensive developmental and learning outcomes for every young child.
You will know and demonstrate understanding of ethical guidelines and professional practices associated with early childhood careers.
Ready to get started?
It's easy and only requires TWO steps.
Step 1
Fill out our response form. This will alert us that you are interested in the Early Childhood Education program.
Step 2
If you are new to UCC (you've never taken a class), apply to UCC. Otherwise, you are done for now. You will be contacted about the next steps.
Careers
Graduates are trained to work in a variety of educational and child care settings including nursery school, nanny, preschool, day care centers, private kindergarten and private childcare.
Course work and practical work experience emphasize knowledge of normal growth and development of young children, guidance skills, and the planning and directing of activities which foster positive intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. Many of the courses are also excellent for parents or others who work with young children.
High School Students
If you are in High School you can use the Program of Study information below to get a head start on this program. Talk with your high school counselor to help you choose classes that provide credit at UCC!
Not in high school? No problem! The Program of Study information below helps all students by providing an ideal term by term schedule of classes.
View / Download Program of Study information for Early Childhood Education
Catalog Info
View / Download catalog information for Early Childhood Education: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Requirements
Students are required to complete and pay for a background history check through the Oregon Childcare Registry, and MMR vaccination before beginning ED 101. CPR and First Aid is required before ED 102.
Other Certificates & Degrees at UCC
- Early Childhood Education: Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Early Childhood Education: One-Year Certificate
- Early Childhood Education: Infant / Toddler, Pathway Certificate
- Early Childhood Education: Preschool, Pathway Certificate
- Early Childhood Development: Associate of Science Degree
Residents of WA, ID, NV, and CA
If you are from Washington, Idaho, Nevada, or California, you pay Oregon resident tuition rates. That's a big discount! You might also be interested in what life is like around UCC. Find out.
Money for College
Get access to millions of dollars that are available to students - not just loans. There are scholarships, grants and work study opportunities too! Every student can use money for college. It can help you to be more successful. Plus, it can lower your debt load when you finish college. Some students actually leave college debt-free! Here are some important sources of money for college. Don't let these opportunities for financial aid pass you by. Act now! Decide. Commit. Succeed.
- Work Study (Work on Campus. Get experience in the workforce.)
- Scholarships and FAFSA (Sources of free money for college. Application times. FAFSA.)
- UCC Scholars (Tuition waiver for high school seniors with high GPAs.)
Why UCC?
At UCC, you can earn a variety of certificates and degrees that can enhance your current career or place you in the workforce sooner. Plus, UCC offers:
• Expert faculty dedicated to teaching
• Personal attention and small class sizes
• Online classes
Contact
Prospective students should visit Advising and Career Services to get started and then see a program advisor (below) to develop a more focused educational plan.
Sally Guyon - Contact
Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
Phone: 503-764-8747