AAS in Early Care and Education

University of Cincinnati

OverviewThe Associate of Science in Early Care and Education Degree program prepares students to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families in early care and education settings. During the first five years of life, the brain is undergoing rapid development, children are forming attachments, and foundational skills in all developmental domains are developed. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to work effectively with young children and their families during this critical period. Students will complete the necessary requirements to transfer into the online bachelor's degree program at UC's College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH).CareerWith a Bachelor's degree and proper licensing, your employment opportunities include the following:preschool teacherchild-care center directorHead Start teacherHead Start family advocatedevelopmental interventionistchild life specialistchild care directorWith an Associate's degree and proper licensing, your employment opportunities include the following:child care assistantassistant teacherAdditional career options are listed on the Career Development Center's website.Additional career options are listed on the Center for Exploratory Studies website.

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