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Early Childhood Associate

The Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood prepares students for careers in nursery schools, Head Start programs, or public classrooms. Students complete specialized early childhood courses and general education courses to build a strong foundation for working with young children. The Early Childhood program is offered on campus, online, and at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB).

The one-year certificate program is a fast-track option that provides essential skills for entry-level positions with young children or for individuals interested in operating a family child care business. View the Early Childhood Fact Sheet.

DISCLAIMER: The LRSC Early Childhood Associate program offers a two-year associate degree. This degree qualifies individuals to work in early childhood settings. A bachelor’s degree is required to become a licensed early childhood teacher in North Dakota. Licensing requirements vary by state. Review the licensure requirements if you plan to pursue employment in another state.

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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

A.A.S. Curriculum 

EC 210Introduction to Early Childhood Education4
EC 220Infants and Toddlers4
EC 222Administration and Leadership in Early Childhood Education3
EC 233Pre-K Methods and Materials5
EC 236Social and Emotional Development and Guidance3
EC 297Internship5
EDUC 250Introduction to Education3
ENGL 110College Composition I3
COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR 
ENGL 120College Composition II3
HPER 205Physical Education for Elementary Children2
HPER 210First Aid2
NUTR 240Principles of Nutrition3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology3
SOC 220The Family3
SPED 237Special Needs in Early Childhood Education3
General EducationMath, Science, and Computer Science3
Program Electives 5
TOTAL AAS CREDITS60

CERTIFICATE

Curriculum Overview

EC 210Introduction to Early Childhood Education OR4
EC 220Infants and Toddlers 
EC 222Administration and Leadership in Early Childhood Education3
EC 233Pre-K Methods and Materials5
EC 236Social and Emotional Development and Guidance3
EC 297Internship5
HPER 210First Aid2
Program Electives8
CERTIFICATE TOTAL
30
Student Quote for Early Childhood: I chose LRSC because it offered the program I need for my career and had a really welcoming atmosphere right when you walk in the door. The smaller classes and environment are really beneficial. The program has given me a solid foundation in my field and provided hands-on experiences that are super valuable. It is definitely setting me up for success in the teaching career.

Start Your Path at LRSC

Whether you are beginning a career in early childhood education, preparing to work with young children, or building skills for a role in childcare and education settings, LRSC provides hands-on learning opportunities to help you reach your goals.

Taylor Hoffner, Instructor
Taylor.Hoffner@dlschools.org