Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Synopsis: The Early Childhood Care and Education Associate of Arts degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in the care and education of young children. It offers in-depth child development theory, practical applications in the workplace, and comprehensive skills for working with children and their families. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Design developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies that promote the advancement of young children with diverse abilities and cultures.
- Analyze and examine the multiple historical educational theories and methods, philosophical, and social foundations as well as the contemporary trends in early childhood.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the need to plan for and provide a supportive learning environment that is responsive to each child's individual needs.
- Explain the importance of establishing a positive, productive, and reciprocal relationship with children's families.
- Demonstrate an understanding of special education, current practices, and related educational theories.
- Analyze and articulate the relationship of cultural values to the formation of the child's self-concept and learning style.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
72
Hours
62
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista, Douglas
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Early Childhood Care and Education AA degree
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$564.00 MAT 142: $92.00 LAB SCI: $200 (estimate for 2 classes) ECE 150: $60.00 ECE 152: $25.00 EDU 226: $50.00 MAT 154/156: $92.00 ECE 155: $45.00 Total Books: $564.00
In-State Tuition
$5,953.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 62 CR x 96 = $5952.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $5952.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$15,996.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258.00 62 CR x 258 = $15996.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $15996.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$27.00 ART 120: $27.00 for various art supplies Total Supplies: $27.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,544.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$16,587.00
