Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education

Early childhood pertains to children age eight and below. Early childhood educators work in Head Start programs, childcare centers, family home care programs, elementary schools, social services programs, and health care services. These professionals plan and implement appropriate experiences for young children in areas such as language, health, movement, creativity, cognitive, self-concept and social behavior. They also supervise children’s activities, care for their needs, keep records of their progress, and confer with parents and other professionals.

The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education is closely aligned with national standards and meets the education requirements for Basic Educator Preschool Certification from the Guam Commission for Educator Certification. The National Association for the Education of Young Children encourages a minimal educational level of an associate degree in early childhood education for early childhood program teachers. A grade of “C” or higher must be achieved for the Program’s “Major” courses. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

Upon successful completion of the AS in Early Childhood, students will be able to:

1. Model appropriate practices for children, professionalism, and demonstrate ethical conduct based on guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
2. Implement various developmentally and age-appropriate teaching, assessment and guidance strategies needed to work with young children from birth to age eight.
3. Reflect on practices, pedagogy and resources used in early childhood settings that serve children ages birth through eight years.

List Major Requirements (alpha/number/title/credits) this includes any General Education courses in addition to what is required under General Education Requirements.  Include total number of credits:

List Elective Courses (or provide category, optional) include total: (5-14) **Important Note: Students who choose CD293 need (5) elective credits; students who choose CD292 need (14) elective credits.

Course Sequence by Semester - Early Childhood Education