A degree in early childhood development qualifies the graduate for higher level childcare and teaching positions. Positions include lead teacher in a daycare or preschool, Head Start teacher, child caseworker's aide, home daycare provider, and teacher's aide.
  Early childhood development graduates can expect positive income growth across the field through 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average salary for childcare administrators was $33,340 in 2002, but this will vary widely from job to job.
  Elevated inspection of childcare institutions and emphasis on early childhood education ensures career opportunities should be strong for qualified child development specialists.

• Child Studies
  Your knowledge in child development, family studies and cognitive development will supplement your studies in Social Science resulting in a well-rounded degree. You'll be glad to know that you can transfer in these approved credits no matter when you took them so the credit you've already earned will not go unused.
• Early Childhood Education
  Students with a background and/or interest in Early Childhood Education can transfer up to 12 credits of Early Childhood Education coursework into their Organizational Management concentration resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas. Any childhood educator will tell you that early childhood content is important but of equal importance is the knowledge of how to "manage" a class room and understand the dynamics of the organization of which you are a part.
  
• Elementary Education
  Students with a background and/or interest in Elementary Education can transfer up to 12 credits of Elementary Education coursework into their Organizational Management concentration, resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas. Students with a concentration in Elementary Education will possess many of the skills required to be successful as a professional educator.

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
  The Ashworth University Associate Degree Program in Early Childhood Education offers a comprehensive, nationally accredited distance learning curriculum. It begins with courses in business principles and communications, psychology and child development. These subjects are designed to give you a solid foundation on which to develop your career in early childhood education.
• Child Care Career Skills Program (Diploma)
  You'll learn about educational games, child growth and behavior, scheduling, age appropriate activities, nutrition, nurturing, socialization and much more. You'll learn comprehensive, hands on techniques in a course that's detailed and in-depth.

• Early Childcare Assistant
  The Early Childhood Assistant program has been designed to equip childcare workers with the valuable knowledge, skills and experience for employment as Assistants in day care or early learning centers. In addition to covering early childhood development, program planning, communication and other vital topics in childcare, the program also includes the role of computers in a childcare setting.
  

• ASIS/Early Childhood Development
  You'll learn about infant and toddler development, nutrition, health, and special-needs care; and be introduced to subjects such as childhood education, creative activities, and curriculum planning. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to work in early childhood programs such as child care centers, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs, Head Start, and before or after school care.
• BS in Psychology/Child Development
  Gain a deeper understanding of psychological theory and methodology as you study the cultural conditions that motivate children, and learn to consider psychological issues logically and responsibly.

• Child Day Care Management
  Career Diploma Train for a rewarding career caring for children in day-care centers, preschools... learn the Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education crafts, creative play, nutrition, psychology, and more!

• Early Childhood Education Certificate
  Our certificate program in Early Childhood Education provides students with the professional training necessary to fulfill the educational requirements of the Child Development Associate Credential. This certificate can be used as a stepping-stone to the Associate and ultimately a baccalaureate degree in a number of different disciplines including psychology or Business Administration with a concentration in early care and education.
• Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education
  Post University's Early Childhood program will prepare you for immediate employment as early childhood teachers in school districts as well as in public, private or corporate settings. If you later seek teacher certification the Associate in Science degree program will also permit transfer into a baccalaureate degree program.

• Child Care
  Turn your love for children into a rewarding career! Graduate in 9 months and start a fulfilling career in the expanding child care profession. The Minnesota Department of Human Services and The Office of Higher Education have now classified Rasmussen College's Child Care Specialist program as a #4 (teacher qualifications) under Rule 3. This change makes Rasmussen's program very similar in training requirements to that of a technical college.

• Early Childhood Education
  With increasing demand over recent years, there is a need for qualified personnel to work with young children as Early Childhood Educators. This program aims to develop student competencies required for work in this rewarding field. The program includes student training in all of the major areas required for Early Childhood Educator Certification.

• Early Childhood Education
  The Early Childhood Education Associate Degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in early childhood education. Early childhood educators work in preschools, childcare centers, school-age programs and in public schools with children through the age of 8.

• Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education
  The Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree for educators seeking knowledge and expertise in the field of early childhood development and teaching. The curriculum includes instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood growth and development, and the impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood.

• Specialization ~ Early Childhood Education
  As the demographics of the family and workforce change, the nation is increasingly turning its attention to the critical need for early child and education. At Walden, you will develop the expertise to lead in the development of new program practices, to apply emerging research on development in the early years and to conceptualize new paradigms for early learning. Graduates attain key positions in college teaching, research endeavors, leadership positions and advocacy roles addressing the young child, birth through age 8.