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Education

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Degrees & Pathways
  • AA - Associate in Arts
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • AS - Associate in Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates

Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure Track AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A55220E

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through age 8 in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Course work includes child growth and development, physical/ nutritional needs of children, care and guidance of children and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional and creative development of young children.

 

Career Outlook


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Total Credits:

73

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day or Evening

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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