It's Your Education, Make an Informed Choice.

An associate of science degree in early childhood education with emphasis on family and child services is a program that highlights the importance of the family unit, and teaches students how effective decision-making can rectify problematic situations. As with other early childhood concentrations, this A.S. degree track focuses heavily on literacy and social interaction during the vital growing period that falls between birth and about five years of age. These two aspects of development are particularly vital to maintaining sound social and community ties in adulthood.

Students with this degree could go on to work as preschool and daycare instructors as well as teachers’ aides and assistants. Here they may use the hands-on knowledge they acquired through their degree and apply it to a classroom setting. Some might use the degree to begin seeking work in social care where their take their educational knowledge to the public sector. In this capacity, A.S. degree graduates may use techniques they learned in speech, childhood development, and psychology to help families understand the best decisions they should be making for the well-being of their young children. These specialists also could take legal courses to help them offer the soundest advice to families who need it most.

Example Courses

• The Family Unit
• Childhood Development
• Diversity in the Classroom

Potential Industries

• Social Services
• Education
• Preschool Education or Daycare Facilities

Colleges Offering Degree

• Rasmussen University
• Weber State University
• Trident Technical College