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Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Associate of Arts in Early Child Education places an emphasis and focuses on providing students with the knowledge, skills, and training required to work with young children. The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Fischler School of Education incorporates the standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) into its program to prepare students for successful careers in early childhood education.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Individuals with high school degrees or General Education Diplomas (GED) who wish to enter the field of early childhood education

Practicing early childhood educators who wish to obtain an associate’s degree and/or increase their level of expertise in the field can work towards their early childhood education degree either online or at one of our selected student centers in Florida

Practicing paraprofessionals who wish to obtain an associate’s degree in early childhood education and increase their level of expertise in the field

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Total Credits:	60	Financial Aid: Enrollment Counselor:	1-800-806-3680 1-800-986-3223 Ext. 28500
Important term dates are posted here to help you get started through the application process. To apply to the program that best meets your needs, use the links below to direct you to the application page. Have questions before enrolling? Talk to one of our friendly enrollment advisors or financial aid assistants. We are happy to assist you through every step of your education.

FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Official high school transcripts with courses, grades, and graduation date (if available) or GED equivalent

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Course-by-course transcript evaluation with GPA calculation and official English translation, if necessary, Josef Silny & Associates, World Education Services, or other National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member
Official test scores showing a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based or 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, 480 on the verbal section of the SAT, or 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam
Student (F-1) visa or exchange visitor (J-1) visa
Original bank statement or official letter from a financial institution indicating ability to meet all costs of education without financial aid from Nova Southeastern University

COURSES IN THE DEGREE

(60 CREDITS)

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (30 CREDITS)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (3 Credits)

EDUC 2500

Education Pre-enrollment Seminar (0 credits)

ESOL 2903

Cross Cultural Studies (3 credits)

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSES (24 CREDITS)

ECA 203

Foundations of Early Care and Education (3 credits)

EDEC 2405

Children with Special Needs (3 credits)

ECA 218

Child Observation, Record Keeping, and Assessment (3 credits)

ECA 241

Child Guidance (3 credits)

ECA 242

Foundations of Literacy Development (3 credits)

ECA 252

Managing Literacy Environments (3 credits)

ECA 227

Developmental Curriculum: Language, Literature, and Social Studies (3 credits)

ECA 267

Literacy Development in Multilingual Communities (3 credits)

ECA 285

Professional Behavior in Early Childhood (3 credits)

OPTIONAL COURSES

ECA 101

Introduction to Early Childhood Education Professionalism, Safety, Health, and Learning Environment (CDA I)

ECA 112

Introduction to Early Childhood Education Physical, Cognitive, Communication, and Creative Development (CDA II)

ECA 114

Introduction to Early Childhood Education Families, Schools, and Communities (CDA III)

ECA 270

Administration of Child Care and Education Programs

CONVENIENT DELIVERY OPTIONS

Coursework for an associate’s degree in early childhood education is available both online. The online program allows traditional and international students to receive and submit coursework, as well as interact with participants and professors via the Internet. Those distance education delivery options enable working professionals to complete their associate’s degree without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory completion of all required courses in the program
Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher
Completed application for degree conferral

FACULTY

Faculty members of the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education program are scholars and educators from the Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition, many are also highly respected professional practitioners, who are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to motivate others.

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Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education

FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS

FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

COURSES IN THE DEGREE

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (30 CREDITS)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (3 Credits)

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSES (24 CREDITS)

OPTIONAL COURSES

CONVENIENT DELIVERY OPTIONS

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

FACULTY

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