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 Applied Science degree is designed for those seeking to comply with industry regulations in child care and for those wishing to transfer to a university Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. Completion of this degree does not guarantee state licensure or certification. Students must obtain licensure through appropriate licensing agencies.
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, 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 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.
- Develop inclusive programs that identify and relate child observation and assessment tools and how they are used to guide developmentally appropriate decisions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of special education, current practices, and related educational theories.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
72
Hours
61
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 AAS 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)
$537.03 MAT 142: $92.00 LIB ARTS: $200.00 (estimate for 2 classes) ECE 150: $60.00 ECE 152: $25.00 ECE 155: $45.00 ECE 161: $45.00 ECE 173: $70.00 Total Books: $537.00
In-State Tuition
$5,856.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 61 CR x 96 = $5856.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $5856.00
Other Fees
$30.00 CIS 116 access to Microsoft Suite: $30.00 Total Other Fees: $30.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$15,738.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258.00 61 CR x 258 = $15738.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $15738.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,423.03
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$16,305.03
