Online Associate of Early Childhood Education Degree

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The Post University online degree in Early Childhood Education 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.

What career opportunities are available after completing the online Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education?

The online 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.

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

Within your online early childhood education courses, you will study in highly interactive, small classes in 8-week 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.

Accelerate your career with an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education Degree from Post University Online. Apply today!

ACCELERATED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
651  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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Teacher Assistants
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Childcare Workers
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2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
16
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
38%*
*ADP students who do not transfer in any credits and take one course each module will complete this program in 3.5 years.
     
AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
27 Months    
     
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TRANSFERRED CREDITS
16    
     
JOB PLACEMENT
100% of program graduates are employed
     
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2011-2012
Program Cost: $29,400*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $2,400*

* This is the tuition cost using current tuition rates for the entire 60-credit degree program. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
70% of ADP undergraduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 418 
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount
Owed)
$5,476 $10 $0
   
ADP PERSISTENCE RATES
The percentage of students who took a class in one MOD and then took a class in the next MOD in the 2009-2010 academic year was 84% among undergraduate students and 95% among graduate students.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
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