Early Childhood Education

Graduate classroom-ready and debt-free in two years with Eastern Arizona College’s early childhood education program. Choose from an Associate of Applied Science or an Associate of Arts, both of which easily transfer to a four-year program. Additionally, earn a certificate that equips you with workforce-ready skills to teach the leaders of tomorrow. Our program also prepares you to apply for the National Child Development Association credential.

Visit EA’s campus to explore the right program to achieve your professional goals.

Build a Strong Foundation

Create a strong foundation with the Early Childhood Education Certificate, designed for early childhood teacher training. Already certified? Strengthen your skills with our accredited Associate of Applied Science (AAS).

Start Here, Transfer There

Associate of Applied Science

Hit the ground running with our Associate of Applied Science-Bachelor of Applied Science. This degree completes the first two years of a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Early Childhood Education, for a quarter of what a traditional university costs. Allowing you to transfer with junior status to most Arizona universities with little to no debt.

Note: the BAS does not lead to teacher certification, but is a helpful degree for center directors, supervisors, and lead teachers.

Associate of Arts

Our Associate of Arts offers the courses needed to complete the Arizona General Education Curriculum – Arts (AGEC-A) at an affordable tuition rate while ensuring an easy transfer to a Bachelor of Arts program that can lead to teacher certification and build on the requirements for the national credential. This degree also prepares you to meet the Arizona Department of Education early childhood education content requirements.

Financial and Academic Support

To support you during your studies, we offer student support services, including personalized advising and tutoring. Additionally, we offers scholarships and financial aid options to ease the financial burden for eligible students.