Bachelor of Applied Science in Education, Early Childhood Education
Ready to grow in the field of early childhood education? Earn your bachelor's degree and build the skills needed for leadership roles while helping young children learn and succeed.
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Advance Your Career in Early Childhood Education
Build the skills needed for leadership roles in childcare centers, preschools, and other educational settings. This bachelor's degree will prepare you to work with young children from six weeks through third grade.
Build Expertise in Child Development
Deepen your understanding of how children learn and develop. You'll build skills in curriculum planning and family engagement.
Flexible Learning for Working Professionals
Earn your bachelor's degree while balancing work, school, and family responsibilities. Flexible course options make it easier to continue your education without putting your career on hold.
Make a Difference in Children's Lives
Careers
Opportunities
- Work in early childhood organizations, such as Head Start
- Apply for teacher certification to teach preschool through third grade in public schools.
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How to apply
Help shape the future by earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. Get started today! Request more info, apply now, or explore classes. Your next step can help children take their first steps toward success.
Your questions answered
The BAS in Early Childhood Education is a bachelor's degree for students who have completed an associate degree. It helps you build your skills in child development, teaching, and leadership.
This degree can help prepare you for leadership roles and new opportunities in early
childhood education.
You'll study the following:
- child development
- curriculum planning
- family engagement
- program administration
- assessment
- leadership
These skills can help you support children's learning and prepare for leadership roles
in early childhood settings.
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- childcare center director
- program administrator
- instructional coordinator
- education specialist
- family services coordinator
- other leadership positions in early childhood education
San Jacinto College offers straightforward, affordable tuition with a simplified pricing model that includes student fees in the cost per credit hour. Texas residents who live within the college district pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the region.
Financial aid, grants, scholarships, and payment plans may also be available to help lower your costs. As a student in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education program, you may qualify for the Chesmar Teacher Scholarship to help support your educational expenses.
For the most current tuition rates and cost estimates, speak with an advisor or visit the tuition and costs page.
Chesmar Teacher Scholarship
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