AAS.ECED - Early Care and Education, AAS

The Associate in Applied Science major in Early Care and Education program prepares graduates for careers in early childhood settings that serve children birth through age 8. Possible job options are child care centers, preschools, and public or private schools. People who enjoy helping children learn and grow would be interested in this program of study. Students enrolled in this program are subject to criminal background checks, processed through the SC State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC, 1313 L St. N.W. Suite 500, Washington DC 20005-4101, Telephone: (202) 232-8777 or (800) 424- 2460, Email: webmaster@naeyc.org.