PVC Pirates Pathways: Early Childhood Education

Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education (AS-T)

Description: 
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is designed for students who are interested in working with young children as preschool teachers, daycare providers, and/or other child development careers. The Early Childhood Education major provides students with a background of knowledge and skills in child growth and development.

Career Info:
Child development professionals work directly with children as teachers, directors, assistant teachers and aides, home care providers and early childhood mental health specialists. Early Childhood educators are professionals who work in schools or child care centers to promote the development of young children.  With a career in early childhood education, you can contribute to the success of young children by providing a strong foundation in literacy, math, and social skills. In addition to teaching students these skills, you provide for the physical needs of children while offering a caring and empathetic classroom environment.  Here's some future career possibilities from the CA Career Zone.  

Transfer Info: 
An AS-T in Early Childhood Education guarantee’s admissions to the CSU system, major/concentration in Early Childhood Education and related majors. Visit www.adegreewithaguarantee.com for more information on transfer by using the search tool to explore majors. See a Counselor for UC Pathways or AICCU.