Associate to Bachelors Degree

Associate to Bachelors in Early Education

The Early Education program is dedicated to preparing educators for roles in early childhood education. Students focus on child development, curriculum planning, and early childhood teaching strategie...

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Duration

14

Total Courses

84 Hours

Credit Hours

$24,000

Total Cost

Early Education

Program Overview

The Early Education program is dedicated to preparing educators for roles in early childhood education. Students focus on child development, curriculum planning, and early childhood teaching strategies. Graduates are equipped to work in preschools, kindergarten programs, and early education centers, Nurturing the growth and development of young learners.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Admission Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: Core Courses

8 courses in this module

ED-051
Basics of Teaching and Learning

Teaching is a profession that can yield something amazing when the right ideas and beliefs are imple...

Course Overview

Teaching is a profession that can yield something amazing when the right ideas and beliefs are implemented in the classroom. The purpose of this course is to induce you to the concept of teaching as a profession. The course presents various learning methods and role of Education in 21st Century.

ED-061
Teaching At Different Levels

The course introduces you to the concepts of differentiated instruction, differentiating planning, d...

Course Overview

The course introduces you to the concepts of differentiated instruction, differentiating planning, differentiated assessment and differentiated learning experiences. The course also includes grouping, differentiation, and enrichment of gifted children.

ED-146
Learning and Development

The course introduces you to the concepts of physical development, cognitive development, emotional...

Course Overview

The course introduces you to the concepts of physical development, cognitive development, emotional and social development and physical and cognitive development. The course also presents tools for learning in real time and online learning activities.

ED-445
Foundations of Education

The purpose of this course is to enable you to think critically about contemporary education issues,...

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to enable you to think critically about contemporary education issues, so they can develop creative solutions to difficult problems. This will be accomplished by gaining an understanding of the history of these issues and problems.

ED-579
Philosophical Foundations of Education

This course explores the underlying principles and philosophical foundations of teaching and educati...

Course Overview

This course explores the underlying principles and philosophical foundations of teaching and education and examines how teachers function on the basis of a set of assumptions and beliefs regarding what they teach, how they teach, and to what end they teach.

ED-697
Computers in Education

This course prepares educators to use, evaluate, and integrate a variety of computer-based programs...

Course Overview

This course prepares educators to use, evaluate, and integrate a variety of computer-based programs into the classroom. The course also covers use of graphic tools in education, how technology is used to provide education to special children and issues and challenges of technology in education.

ED-719
Essentials of Educational Psychology

This course explains the cognitive, linguistic, personal, social, and moral development of individua...

Course Overview

This course explains the cognitive, linguistic, personal, social, and moral development of individuals as well as individual and group differences. This lesson also describes behaviorist and social cognitive views of learning, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and informal and formal assessments.

ED-869
Teaching for Special Fields

The course teaching for special fields provides you with a comprehensive overview of major aspects o...

Course Overview

The course teaching for special fields provides you with a comprehensive overview of major aspects of the field of special education. This course emphasizes how students with special needs can succeed in the general education classroom with the assistance of the teacher and other members of the team.

02

Module 2: Specialized Courses

6 courses in this module

EAE-054
Art in Early Childhood

Art has traditionally been an important part of early childhood programs. The purpose of this course...

Course Overview

Art has traditionally been an important part of early childhood programs. The purpose of this course is to discuss the importance of art in young children's learning and development and to describe elements of an art program within a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum.

EAE-134
Early Childhood Special Education

The Early Childhood Special Education course provides you with both theoretical knowledge and practi...

Course Overview

The Early Childhood Special Education course provides you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You would be able to screen and identify the unique needs of preschoolers and their families; and define early intervention services needed to address those unique needs.

EAE-307
Methods in Early Childhood Education

The course is designed to teach the methods and proper use of materials for presenting creative lear...

Course Overview

The course is designed to teach the methods and proper use of materials for presenting creative learning experiences to young children in the areas of language, creative dramatics, art, music, movement, math, science, emergent literacy, and outdoor activities.

EAE-761
Introduction to Early Education

The course includes history, philosophy, and the application of child development techniques. The co...

Course Overview

The course includes history, philosophy, and the application of child development techniques. The course explores techniques for observing and recording behaviors, communication skills, guidance techniques, developmentally appropriate practices and the role of the teacher in early childhood settings.

EAE-800
Early Childhood Language Development

The course introduces you to the concepts of oral and written language acquisition, along with other...

Course Overview

The course introduces you to the concepts of oral and written language acquisition, along with other areas of communication. Topics covered in this course are language development in preschoolers, kindergarteners, enhancing language development in primary years and language development among children with communicative disorders etc.

EAE-861
Early Childhood Education Curriculum

This course provides you with an introduction to methods and materials to assist young children in t...

Course Overview

This course provides you with an introduction to methods and materials to assist young children in the learning process. Emphasis will be placed on arrangement of indoor/outdoor space, music and movement, dramatic play and creative media.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$24,000

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$24,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours Required

84 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14 total courses in the program

Application Process

1
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2
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3
Evaluation

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4
Decision

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