Early Childhood Assistant Educator
Certificate
Acquire theoretical knowledge and develop the competencies needed to enter a career and to continue professional growth in the care and education of children birth through age eight in various settings.
Conditional Enrollment Program: You will be eligible to enroll in CDA/ECE courses once you have completed the requirement listed in Program Admissions and the department has authorized your enrollment. See the program director or advisor for more information.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
Online Option: This program can be completed entirely online
Locations
Desert Vista Campus and Online
Contact Information
Division of Education & Biomedical Programs
Dean: 520.206.5105
Center for Early Childhood Studies: 520.206.5162
Lead Faculty: 520.206.5107
Program Information
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Careers
Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers. Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages. Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI
| Occupation | Annual Median Wage |
| Kindergarten teachers | $40,025 |
| Preschool teachers | $28,070 |
Academic options
Continue your studies by applying your coursework toward the Early Childhood Studies AAS.
Program Requirements 2020-2021
Required Core Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| ECE 108 | Literature/Social Studies for Children | 3 |
| ECE 117 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE 118 or CDA 102 and CDA 121 and CDA 271 |
Foundations of Early Childhood Education The Child's Total Learning Environment Techniques for Observing Children Professionalism in Childcare |
3 |
| ECE 125 | Nutrition, Health, and Safety for the Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 211 | Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ECE 226 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 |
| ECE or CDA Elective | Complete three credits from the following: ECE 124, 129, 136; CDA 103, 138, 155, 161, 222 |
3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
Required Support Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| ART 105 or MAT 106 or WRT 101 |
Exploring Art and Visual Culture Elementary Data Analysis with Spreadsheets English Composition I [SUN# ENG 1101] |
3 |
| CSA 100 | Computer Literacy | 1 |
| STU 100 | Student Success and Career Planning | 1 |
| Subtotal | 5 | |
| Total | 26 | |
Conditional Program/Major Codes: CRTCAE/9CAE
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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