EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education Associate Degree
The Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education degree provides the knowledge and experience needed to work with young children in a variety of settings. Access to internships and job placement sites are readily available through childcare programs. Transfer agreements with other local colleges allow students to continue their education in this career field.
There are 60 credits required to complete the Early Childhood Education associate degree including program concentration courses in:
Child Growth and Development
Early Childhood Curriculum
Observing, Recording, & Assessing
Guidance and Discipline
Internship I and II
Interested in a bachelor’s degree? Transfer agreements with other colleges allow students to continue their education. See our College Transfer Pathways page for information on how your associate degree at UCB can transfer into several bachelor’s degree completion programs.
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Learning Type: Online, On Campus, Both
Length: 60 Credits
Course Languages: English, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Scholarships Available: Yes
Application Fee: FREE
Cost: $951 per course - See Financial Aid for more information
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You will be asked to provide the following materials:
Copy of your high school diploma, GED, or HiSET
Photo ID
Completed Online Application
We can assist and schedule times for you to meet with an advisor about your academic goals and the Financial Aid to discuss available support and make a plan.
Career Facts and Outcomes
Occupational Outcome: Faster than average growth expected *
Common Occupation Titles: Child Care Worker, Early Childhood Teacher, Child Care Director, Preschool Manager, Learning and Development Coordinator, Preschool Teacher
Career Advancement: UCB's Early Childhood Education CDA program follows the curriculum for the National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and provides 120 hours of supervised professional experience and academic training to students who want a professional credential to teach young children.
Alternate Pathways: Urban College of Boston (UCB) offers seven certificate programs including an Early Childhood Education Certificate. Take a look at our ECE Certificate here.
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Urban College of Boston opens new pathways to opportunity through individualized, supportive, and multilingual education that prepares a diverse community of learners to pursue career advancement and transform their lives.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Preschool and Childcare Center Directors, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/preschool-and-childcare-center-directors.htm (visited July 17, 2022)