associate of applied science in early childhood education
The associates degree program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with the requisite general education foundation and then present the skills needed to gain a competitive edge when pursuing or advancing in the fields of child care, early childhood education, and national Head Start programs as teachers, assistants, and administrators. The program satisfies all of the formal training and competency requirements for child care professionals to pursue the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Professional Recognition. The coursework in the associate of applied science degree can also be applied as a stepping stone to Aspen University's bachelors degree in early childhood education, providing all admission standards are met.
The Early Childhood Education program promotes the learning and development of children in early care and educational settings, encourages application of the latest knowledge in ECE and Child Development, and provides opportunities for placement, advancement, and ongoing professional development of caregivers.
In the AAS degree program, students also will gain real-world experience through structured Internship courses. Successful completion of the program will enable graduates to advance in age-appropriate child care organizations, early childhood education programs, preschools, kindergartens, elementary schools, and Head Start programs, subject to the qualifying requirements for their area. The AAS in ECE provides a stepping stone on the way to earning a bachelors degree.
tuition rates prior June 1st, 2012
| Prepayment Plan: ** | |
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| Number of Credits | 60 |
| Total Tuition* | $6,600 |
| * (Before Transfer/Portfolio Credits) | |
| Standard Plan: ** | |
|---|---|
| Number of Credits | 60 |
| Total Tuition* | $9,000 |
| * (Before Transfer/Portfolio Credits) | |
** Visit the Prepayment Details page to learn more about lowering your tuition costs through prepayment.
tuition rates as of June 1st, 2012
| Prepayment Plan: ** | |
|---|---|
| Number of Credits | 60 |
| Total Tuition* | $10,200 |
| * (Before Transfer/Portfolio Credits) | |
| Standard Plan: ** | |
|---|---|
| Number of Credits | 60 |
| Total Tuition* | $15,000 |
| * (Before Transfer/Portfolio Credits) | |
** Visit the Prepayment Details page to learn more about lowering your tuition costs through prepayment.
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2010-11 on-time program completion rate
Data not available*
median loan debt of 2010-11 graduates
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*Data may be "not available" if the program has no graduates during reporting period or if it has not been in existence the normal time for completion. If 0%, then graduates in the reporting period took longer than the average time, usually because they were part-time students.
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This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue a job in this field or related fields. Although career and job placement services are available to students and graduates, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.
OPEID - 4080300
CIP code - 13.1501
Credential Level - 2
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