Bachelor of Applied Science: Early Childhood Education  

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education is offered for nontraditional students who have already earned an associate of applied science (AAS) degree.

If you want to work with preschool and primary school-aged children but plan to enter an occupation that requires a broad general education, this interdisciplinary degree in early childhood education is for you.

This program:

• is available online
• does not result in state certification
• requires a completed associate degree in early childhood or an equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution

Life as an early childhood supporter or advocate

The field of early childhood education is expected to see favorable growth over the next ten years, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Degree requirements

To earn this degree, you must complete at least 120 credit hours:

• at least 35 credit hours of liberal studies requirements 
• at least 68 credit hours of major requirements
• at least 12 credit hours of concentration requirements
• elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 credit hours

Note: No minor is required for this degree; instead, you complete a 12-13 credit hour concentration.

See the academic catalog for full details on this degree, including a course listing.