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      Central Community College: Associate in Early Childhood Education

      Explore Central Community College's Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education

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      Program Overview

      CCC's Early Childhood Education program will help you develop and refine your teaching skills and learn new techniques through practicum experience while working under the supervision of a teacher in a child care facility or early childhood program. 

      Credits to Complete 62 credit hours Transfer Credits CCC accepts up to 75% of credits toward your award.

      What You'll Learn

      This program allows you to gain the fundamental building blocks you’ll need to transfer to a four-year college or university and earn a teaching degree with an endorsement in early childhood education or the unified early childhood education endorsement, qualifying you to teach children from birth through the third grade, including those with disabilities.

      Career Preparation

      The early childhood education program prepares students to provide developmentally appropriate activities in an enriched environment for children, to build partnerships with families and communities, and to maintain a commitment to professionalism.

      Certificate Opportunities

      Certificate Name Credit Hours to Complete Description
      Early Childhood 12 credit hours This certificate in early childhood education provides students with the skills to assist in a classroom setting with children preschool to grade 3.
      Infant/Toddler 12 credit hours This certificate in early childhood education provides students with the skills to assist in an infant/toddler setting.
      Paraeducator 12 credit hours This certificate will qualify individuals to work as a Title I, SPED, or Early Childhood para in Nebraska school districts meeting specific assessment/mastery requirements for the state.

       

      Ready to Apply? Apply through this link and be sure to say you're an Edvance Union Benefit student.

      About Central Community College

       

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      ABOUT:  Central Community College is a multi-campus community college located in Nebraska accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). For more than 30  years, Central Community College has offered online courses. They currently offer three degrees with 22 program specialties and over 260 courses online through the Virtual Campus.

      ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the Higher Learning Comission (HLC)

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to:

      • Complete an application
      • Optional: Provide official transcripts showing evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or an acceptable score on the General Education Development (GED) exam if you would like to utilize financial aid.
      • Optional: Applicants may also submit official transcripts from all post–secondary schools attended if you would like to transfer any previously earned credits.

      TRANSFER CREDITS: CCC accepts up to 75% of credits toward your award.

      COST: The cost is $160 per credit hour.

      If you are a California resident, you are not able to take classes at CCC. Please contact the Edvance team or review alternative school options here