AA/Early Childhood Education
Launch your education when you earn your Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University. Take the first steps toward qualifying for high-demand jobs in daycare, preschool, and elementary schools. Take 5-week courses one at a time, accelerating your path to completion. Depending on the number of transfer credits, you may finish your degree program in as few as 9 months. You’ll find your courses in this 64-credit program will build a foundation for success in the world of childcare. Focus on important topics in early childhood, such as: development, learning assessment, special learners, and instructional strategy. Upon completion of your Associate’s degree at Ashford, you can transfer your credits toward any of Ashford’s many Bachelor’s degree programs.
| Prereq Info |
http://www.ashford.edu/online/degrees/aaecedetails.php |
| Prereq GPA |
2.00 cumulative GPA or higher For transfer students. |
| Special Instructions |
All Gen Ed classes listed on 1st degree (AA/Buisness) 46 Gen Ed credits required for all degree's. EXP 105 and PSY 202 are required as core courses in the major and must be taken by all Associate of Arts students. All courses listed are required. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Ashford University accepts up to 90 transfer credits from a two-year, regionally accredited institution, including Associate of Arts in Science credits, toward a Bachelor's degree program. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree. Combine your previous coursework with up to 75 nontraditional credits to make the maximum transfer impact! # You can transfer up to 90 community college credits toward Ashford's Bachelor's programs, including AAS credits.
# Credits you've earned toward an Associate's degree at an accredited community college might apply towards Ashford University's general education requirements.
# Your lower division coursework may be equivalent to Ashford's upper division courses, so you won't have to repeat courses you have already taken. #You must earn a minimum of 18 credits at Ashford University. |
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BA/Early Childhood Education
The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
major prepares students for a career in education. Upon
completion of coursework in childhood development,
curricula, and program development, students will be well
acquainted with the education industry, be highly trained
in various theories of childhood development, and exhibit
advanced instructional skills.
| Prereq Info |
http://www.ashford.edu/online/degrees/baecedetails.php |
| Prereq GPA |
2.00 cumulative GPA or higher For transfer students. |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma required and GED is accepted |
| Special Instructions |
All Gen Ed classes listed on 1st degree (AA/Buisness) 46 Gen Ed credits required for all degree's. Depending on the number of credits transferred in, you may be required to take one or both of Ashford University's introductory courses: EXP 105 Personal Dimensions of Education and PSY 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment. If you enter the program with fewer than twenty-four (24) transferable credits, you are required to successfully complete EXP 105 as your first course, followed by PSY 202 as your second course. If you enter the program with twenty-four (24) or more transferable credits, you will be required to successfully complete PSY 202 as your first course. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Ashford University accepts up to 90 transfer credits from a two-year, regionally accredited institution, including Associate of Arts in Science credits, toward a Bachelor's degree program. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree. Combine your previous coursework with up to 75 nontraditional credits to make the maximum transfer impact! # You can transfer up to 90 community college credits toward Ashford's Bachelor's programs, including AAS credits.
# Credits you've earned toward an Associate's degree at an accredited community college might apply towards Ashford University's general education requirements.
# Your lower division coursework may be equivalent to Ashford's upper division courses, so you won't have to repeat courses you have already taken. #You must earn a minimum of 18 credits at Ashford University. |
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BA/Early Childhood Education - Infant and Toddler Care
The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
major prepares students for a career in education. Upon
completion of coursework in childhood development,
curricula, and program development, students will be well
acquainted with the education industry, be highly trained
in various theories of childhood development, and exhibit
advanced instructional skills.
| Concentration |
Infant and Toddler Care |
| Prereq Info |
http://www.ashford.edu/online/degrees/baecedetails.php |
| Prereq GPA |
2.00 cumulative GPA or higher For transfer students. |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma required and GED is accepted |
| Special Instructions |
All Gen Ed classes listed on 1st degree (AA/Buisness) 46 Gen Ed credits required for all degree's. Depending on the number of credits transferred in, you may be required to take one or both of Ashford University's introductory courses: EXP 105 Personal Dimensions of Education and PSY 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment. If you enter the program with fewer than twenty-four (24) transferable credits, you are required to successfully complete EXP 105 as your first course, followed by PSY 202 as your second course. If you enter the program with twenty-four (24) or more transferable credits, you will be required to successfully complete PSY 202 as your first course. Below you will find the courses for this program beginning with the introductory courses. You have a choice between taking a standard program that follows the major course requirements, or you may choose to add a specialization. Please note that you must complete the major course requirements' capstone course before beginning a specialization. A specialization consists of four (4) courses, each worth three (3) credits. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Ashford University accepts up to 90 transfer credits from a two-year, regionally accredited institution, including Associate of Arts in Science credits, toward a Bachelor's degree program. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree. Combine your previous coursework with up to 75 nontraditional credits to make the maximum transfer impact! # You can transfer up to 90 community college credits toward Ashford's Bachelor's programs, including AAS credits.
# Credits you've earned toward an Associate's degree at an accredited community college might apply towards Ashford University's general education requirements.
# Your lower division coursework may be equivalent to Ashford's upper division courses, so you won't have to repeat courses you have already taken. #You must earn a minimum of 18 credits at Ashford University. |
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BA/Early Childhood Education Administration
The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Administration prepares students for a career in early
childcare administration. Upon completion of coursework
in organizational behavior and management, childhood
development, and curricula and program administration,
students will be well acquainted with the education
industry, be highly trained in various theories of childhood
development, and exhibit advanced organizational
management skills.
| Prereq Info |
http://www.ashford.edu/online/degrees/baeceadetails.php |
| Prereq GPA |
2.00 cumulative GPA or higher For transfer students. |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma required and GED is accepted |
| Special Instructions |
All Gen Ed classes listed on 1st degree (AA/Buisness) 46 Gen Ed credits required for all degree's. Depending on the number of credits transferred in, you may be required to take one or both of Ashford University's® introductory courses: EXP 105 Personal Dimensions of Education and PSY 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment. If you enter the program with fewer than twenty-four (24) transferable credits, you are required to successfully complete EXP 105 as your first course, followed by PSY 202 as your second course. If you enter the program with twenty-four (24) or more transferable credits, you will be required to successfully complete PSY 202 as your first course. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Ashford University accepts up to 90 transfer credits from a two-year, regionally accredited institution, including Associate of Arts in Science credits, toward a Bachelor's degree program. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree. Combine your previous coursework with up to 75 nontraditional credits to make the maximum transfer impact! # You can transfer up to 90 community college credits toward Ashford's Bachelor's programs, including AAS credits.
# Credits you've earned toward an Associate's degree at an accredited community college might apply towards Ashford University's general education requirements.
# Your lower division coursework may be equivalent to Ashford's upper division courses, so you won't have to repeat courses you have already taken. #You must earn a minimum of 18 credits at Ashford University. |
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BA/Early Childhood Education Administration - Infant and Toddler Care
The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Administration prepares students for a career in early
childcare administration. Upon completion of coursework
in organizational behavior and management, childhood
development, and curricula and program administration,
students will be well acquainted with the education
industry, be highly trained in various theories of childhood
development, and exhibit advanced organizational
management skills.
| Concentration |
Infant and Toddler Care |
| Prereq Info |
http://www.ashford.edu/online/degrees/baeceadetails.php |
| Prereq GPA |
2.00 cumulative GPA or higher For transfer students. |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma required and GED is accepted |
| Special Instructions |
All Gen Ed classes listed on 1st degree (AA/Buisness) 46 Gen Ed credits required for all degree's. Depending on the number of credits transferred in, you may be required to take one or both of Ashford University's® introductory courses: EXP 105 Personal Dimensions of Education and PSY 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment. If you enter the program with fewer than twenty-four (24) transferable credits, you are required to successfully complete EXP 105 as your first course, followed by PSY 202 as your second course. If you enter the program with twenty-four (24) or more transferable credits, you will be required to successfully complete PSY 202 as your first course. Below you will find the courses for this program beginning with the introductory courses. You have a choice between taking a standard program that follows the major course requirements, or you may choose to add a specialization. Please note that you must complete the major course requirements' capstone course before beginning a specialization. A specialization consists of four (4) courses, each worth three (3) credits. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Ashford University accepts up to 90 transfer credits from a two-year, regionally accredited institution, including Associate of Arts in Science credits, toward a Bachelor's degree program. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree. Combine your previous coursework with up to 75 nontraditional credits to make the maximum transfer impact! # You can transfer up to 90 community college credits toward Ashford's Bachelor's programs, including AAS credits.
# Credits you've earned toward an Associate's degree at an accredited community college might apply towards Ashford University's general education requirements.
# Your lower division coursework may be equivalent to Ashford's upper division courses, so you won't have to repeat courses you have already taken. #You must earn a minimum of 18 credits at Ashford University. |
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MA/Education - Early Childhood Education
The Master of Arts in Education is designed to
present foundational perspective and specialization
for educators. Its core courses are aligned to program
outcomes that define the foundation of knowledge, skills,
and dispositions of providing instruction to diverse
populations. Its specializations are comprised of courses
students can select based on their personal area of interest
and expertise in education.
| Concentration |
Early Childhood Education |
| Prereq Info |
http://www.ashford.edu/online/degrees/maeddetails.php |
| Prereq GPA |
minimum 2.0 GPA |
| Prereq Degree |
Must have a regionally or approved nationally accredited Bachelor's degree with minimum 2.0 GPA |
| Special Instructions |
All Gen Ed classes listed on 1st degree (AA/Buisness) 46 Gen Ed credits required for all degree's. In addition to course readings, you will be required to view selected video resources from Educational Impact. You will view different video segments, depending on the specific course. All video materials are available for your review and learning at any time. All students are required to purchase this resource at a single subscription price of $125.00, which gives you access for the duration of your online degree program at Ashford University. There will be no additional subscription fees for this service during your program. For more information on these video resources, please see http://www.educationalimpact.com/. Students enrolled in the Curriculum and Instruction specialization are required to complete 15 credits beyond the 24 credit core. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Ashford University accepts up to 90 transfer credits from a two-year, regionally accredited institution, including Associate of Arts in Science credits, toward a Bachelor's degree program. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree. Combine your previous coursework with up to 75 nontraditional credits to make the maximum transfer impact! # You can transfer up to 90 community college credits toward Ashford's Bachelor's programs, including AAS credits.
# Credits you've earned toward an Associate's degree at an accredited community college might apply towards Ashford University's general education requirements.
# Your lower division coursework may be equivalent to Ashford's upper division courses, so you won't have to repeat courses you have already taken. #You must earn a minimum of 18 credits at Ashford University. |
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