The Associate of Science in Early Care and Education degree program prepares students to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families in early care and education settings. During the first five years of life, the brain is undergoing rapid development, children are forming attachments, and foundational skills in all developmental domains are developed. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to work effectively with young children and their families during this critical period. 

Possible UC Degrees

• Early Care and Education, Associate of Science

Potential Career Paths

Students with a degree in Early Care and Education usually pursue careers as childcare center director, head start teacher, infant/toddler specialist, family childcare provider, para-professional, and early childhood program administrator. Learn more about what you can do with a degree in Early Care and Education

College & Career Track Early Care and Education Coursework

You can find details about the courses below in the UC Course Catalog. For information about when courses are offered, check the UC Course Offerings page.

* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.

^# Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the BoK (Breadth of Knowledge) requirement.

^& High difficulty course. Must be taken together. Must be taken on UC campus.

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