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The Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Care and Education
prepares student-professionals to work with young children
in a variety of private and public care and educational settings.
This program of study focuses on the fundamentals of early
childhood development and the methodologies of planning and
implementing programs designed to promote healthy development
in children from birth to five years of age.
In addition to meeting institutional and general education
objectives, the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Care
and Education seeks to prepare its graduates for professional
care of children from birth to five years old in a variety
of settings via the following program outcomes. Graduates
of this degree program will be able to:
- Articulate the major theoretical concepts undergirding
the effective practice of infant and toddler care as a subspecialty
of the larger disciplines of developmental psychology and
early education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals and methodologies
of planning and implementing infant and toddler education
and care programs.
- Apply historical and contemporary informally and formally
gathered data in the development of infant and toddler care
programs.
- Critically evaluate the relationship between infant and
toddler development and interactions with parents, siblings,
peers, care providers, educators, and communities.
- Identify and practice interpersonal, group, and presentational
communication skills applicable in personal and professional
intercultural environments.
Requirements
Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED to apply.
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About American Military University
AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public
University System and is the number one provider of online
education to the military. AMU offers the relevant programs
and courses for today's job market via over 76 relevant degrees.
Just a few of the ways we stay current on industry needs:
the majority of our faculty are currently working in the fields
they are teaching in; we partner with industry organizations
and build programs and certificates tailored to their needs;
and we rely on Industry Advisory Councils made up of corporate
members who review our curriculum to ensure its relevance
to the skills needed in their industries. Courses are 100
percent online and start monthly (versus semesters), with
8 and 16 week classes available in many programs.
Accreditation
The American Public University System is regionally accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association;
and nationally, by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance
Education and Training Council.
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