Many people obtain an Associate of Arts degree to gain specialized skills and knowledge for their chosen career path. These programs are most commonly found at junior or community college and take about two years to complete.

What is an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education? The area of focus is on the development, care and teaching of children prior to beginning their primary education. The subjects a student might study would cover foundations in child development, how to work with gifted or exceptional children and the impacts of family dynamics on child development. Often, there are opportunities for hands-on experience to build skills and gain certifications along with the degree.

The ability to communicate with children, understand their behavior and understand that each family has a unique dynamic can help students with their own families as much as it can in their career. Even students who don’t have children of their own can apply these concepts with friends and family members.

The overall cost of this degree will be based on several factors that will be individual to each participant. The school, the location, whether the student will be attending full time or part time and grants or scholarships will influence the final total.

Career opportunities provided by an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education are ideal for anyone who likes working with children. It provides an advantage to candidates applying for roles as nanny, pre-school teacher or caregiver at a childcare center. It may open the door to coordinator opportunities with museums, parks and other recreational organizations. Holding such a degree can also help when seeking opportunities within the public or non-profit environment, such as social services.

Options for online classes have become popular and make it possible for students to attend schools anywhere in the world, as well as providing some schedule flexibility. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.