There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Early Childhood Education. With Penn Foster College distance learning, you can earn your ASB Degree in Early Childhood Education quickly and conveniently. Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

• Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education
• English Composition and Computer Literacy
• Child Psychology
• Language and Literacy Development in Young Children
• Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
  And you'll earn
  your Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education at home - no
  classroom needed!
  You can:
• Work for an age-appropriate Early Childhood Education program.
• Work for a kindergarten or elementary school, depending upon the qualifying requirements for your area.

The need for Early Childhood Education services is growing along with the number of after-school and summer programs, and with the growing population. This means more opportunity for you!

Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Associate of Science Degrees. Penn Foster College has met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) in Washington, D.C. The DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Put your love of children to work with Stratford Career Institute's distance learning Early Childhood Education class. In contrast to conventional early childhood education classes, Stratford's early childhood education course enables you to train at home in your spare time. This in-depth correspondence course was developed by early childhood education professionals who share practical knowledge about nurturing and teaching young children during their most formative years. Here is your chance to earn an attractive salary in a high-demand field, while expressing your love of young children and dedication to their healthy development. Stratford's distance learning Early Childhood Education program class offers comprehensive career training in many subjects, including:

• Child Development
• Guiding Behavior
• Curriculum and Environment Planning
• Observational Techniques
• Health, Safety, Rest, and Nutrition
• Guiding Cognitive, Language, Motor, Artistic, Social, and Moral Development and much more?

The Post University Early Childhood Education program provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes the development and application of age-appropriate approaches to the education of young children.

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. You will study child development, psychology and age appropriate approaches to literature, math/science and social studies. This program includes practicum's undertaken at an arranged site near you.

The Early Childhood Education program provides an excellent beginning point for a career in education. Exceptional career opportunities are increasing nationwide for qualified professionals in this field. So feel confident that you are making a sound career choice and the right decision in choosing Post University to meet your educational needs.

There are two different education certification programs offered by Post University. The Early Childhood Education 21-credit certificate program provides students with the professional training comparable to fulfilling the educational requirements of the Child Development Associate Credential. Students in this program will receive training in the basic principles of early childhood for entry level teaching positions in early care and education centers, nursery schools, Head Start programs, hospital settings and community facilities.

Another education certification is in Administration of early childhood education programs. This program is focused on the developmental needs of young children as well as the business aspects of organizing and managing early childhood programs.

Curriculum: 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.

The program includes five courses that provide for the basic understanding of child development, creative activities, children's literature and fundamentals of psychology.

Our certificate program in Administration of Early Childhood Education is for those individuals who are interested in the management of programs for young children. This program can also be viewed as first step towards an Associate in Science and, ultimately, a bachelor's degree. This certificate includes two education-related courses as well as business courses in computers, marketing and administration.

It is an exciting time for prospective teachers and administrators in the early childhood field. The Department of Early Childhood Education currently offers these three programs to assist you in meeting your professional and career goals.

The Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate is a certification program in the administration of early childhood education programs. This program is focused on the developmental needs of young children as well as the business aspects of organizing and managing early childhood programs.

Our Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate program is for those individuals who are interested in the management of programs for young children. This program can also be viewed as first step towards an Associate in Science and, ultimately, a bachelor's degree. This certificate includes two education–related courses as well as business courses in computers, marketing and administration.

With Post University Online, you can earn an Early Childhood Education Certificate entirely online, with no commuting or interruptions in your current career.

You will study in highly interactive, small classes in 8–weeks accelerated modules. Our faculty will actively engage you in a high quality and relevant curriculum that prepares you to enter a rewarding career in early childhood education.

State Licensure and AccreditationPost University is licensed by the State of Connecticut through the Department of Higher Education (DHE). The purpose of licensure by the State of Connecticut is to ensure that any new institutions, and its academic programs (traditional classroom and online), comply with the quality standards required to begin operations in the state. The regulations and standards used by DHE can be found at: http://www.ctdhe.org/Regs/RegsAcad.htm In addition to licensure, the State of Connecticut also ensures through its accreditation process that Post University continues to meet the quality standards established by the state. Post University?s accreditation by the State of Connecticut carries with it authorization to award specified degrees. Regional AccreditationPost University is also accredited by The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This is the regional accreditation agency for over 200 colleges and universities in the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The Commission is one of six organizations recognized by the US Department of Education and by the Council on Higher Education as being reliable authorities on the quality of institutions of higher education. This recognition provides for the transferability of credits by assuring standards of quality. The focus of accreditation through NEASC is quality assurance and quality improvement. Post University has been accredited by NEASC since 1972. More information about NEASC and its accreditation standards can be found at: http://www.neasc.org/cihe/standards_for_accreditation_2005.pdf

You've chosen a fulfilling career field. And we give you the ideal way to prepare. You'll receive in-depth instruction in the principles and procedures of supervising youngsters from newborn through age eight. Discover how they grow and develop, explore cultural differences and learn activities and games to enrich their knowledge of specific subjects. The curriculum also covers essential business skills that are useful in educational administration and operations.

Ashworth College is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for distance learning schools.