Early Childhood Care & Education
Program Description
Early childhood care and education providers are responsible for meeting the specific needs of a group of children by nurturing their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
- They create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children.
- They develop respectful, reciprocal relationships with families and involve families in their children's learning.
- They use effective assessment strategies in a responsible way to positively influence children's development and learning by designing, implementing, and evaluating meaningful curriculum.
Early childhood care and education providers advocate for children and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession by upholding ethical and professional standards.
Career Opportunities
Average Salary $29,110 Idaho $32,050 National
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96% Five Year Placement Rate
- Child care centers
- Head Start and early start programs
- Preschools
- Government and educational services
- Amusement and recreation industries
- Self employment
- Civic and social organizations
Program Overview
- Program begins in August
- Program admits 15 students each year
- Scholarships for this program are available through IdahoSTARS.
- The A.A.S. Early Childhood Care and Education program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, www.naeyc.org. The current accreditation term runs from beginning date July 2024 through end date December 2026.
- Program is located in Building #48, 777 Memorial Dr
Degree Options
Early Childhood Care and Education Associate of Applied Science (2 years)
Early Childhood Care and Education Intermediate Technical Certificate (1 year)
Early Childhood Care and Education Basic Technical Certificate (1 year)
- Degree Map - Basic Technical Certificate: Early Childhood Care and Education
- Costs
- The Basic Technical Certificate is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (2+2 years)
Bachelor of Applied Science Early Childhood Care and Education (4+ years)
Minimum Test Scores
| rSAT | Math: 430 |
| ACT | Math: 16 |
| ALEKS | Math: 8 |
Financial Aid Options
Program -specific scholarships are available
Bengal Online Scholarship System (BOSS)
Student Involvement
The ASISU Early Childhood Association is student organization dedicated to promoting the professional development and continuing education of its members while advancing the welfare of young children. Learn more about our activities and mission and get involved.
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