Early Childhood Education Program Highlights
Shape the future, one child at a time, with an associate degree in early childhood education.
Our degree in early childhood education is designed to prepare you to work in a rewarding field. With early childhood education classes led by industry professionals, this ECE program combines traditional classroom learning and fieldwork, so you can take what you’ve learned and apply it in real-world settings.
- You’ll have lots of hands-on opportunities to build skills like planning age-appropriate environments, developing curricula and creating activities that allow young children to understand the world around them.
- After completing this early childhood education degree, you’ll be able to find work in a wide variety of entry-level early childhood education positions, such as preschool teachers, childcare center directors, and other roles in early childhood education settings.
- The early childhood education associates degree at Baker College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The current accreditation term runs from March 2021 through March 2028.
Learn Your Way
Early Childhood Education classes are taught exclusively through Online Live. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live, and on all campuses throughout Michigan.
Learn MoreWhy Earn an Early Childhood Education Degree?
Learn what it takes to put children first. Early childhood educators have the opportunity to have a significant impact on children’s lives, using their knowledge and skills to help children explore, learn and interpret the world around them. The early years of a child’s life set the stage, and much of what he or she learns and experiences during this time shapes his or her world in ways that can last a lifetime.
ECE Curriculum
The Baker College early education associates degree is a 2-year, NAEYC-accredited program consisting of 60 credit hours (30 hours of major courses, 6 hours of program electives, 15 hours of general education requirements, and 9 hours of electives). Our curriculum includes early childhood development, developing curriculum for early childhood, and fieldwork experiences.
Sample Courses
Early Childhood Development
Developing Curriculum for Early Childhood
Early Childhood Education Practicum
Outcomes & Performance
Our mission is to prepare knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals in the field of early childhood education who support human development through partnerships, advocacy, service and the education of all young children and their families.
Accreditation
The Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science at Baker College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The current accreditation term runs from March 2021 through March 2028.
On Campus Unavailable
Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
View campus locationsUnavailable on Baker Online
Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Baker Online.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Baker Online each semester.
Baker OnlineAvailable on Online Live
Courses for this degree program are available through Online Live.
100% online with set class times, this format offers live, real-time virtual learning.
Online Live