Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies

Alamo Colleges District

This program prepares you for a career as an early childhood educator working with young children and their families. You’ll learn about child learning and development from birth through age 8. You’ll understand developmentally effective approaches with young children and learn how to effectively observe and assess students. You will also learn how to stay current in early childhood education research and to be an advocate for children in the home, the workplace, the community and at the national level. In addition, students will have multiple opportunities to observe and practice in at least two of three early childhood age groups (birth - 3, 3-5, 5-8). The A.A.S. Early Childhood Studies Program at San Antonio College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The current accreditation term runs from March 2023 through March 3030. SAC’s Early Childhood Center, which serves as a training laboratory for ECS students is accredited through NAEYC Early Learning Programs. The center provides childcare services on campus for SAC students, faculty and the community.

San Antonio College