Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Early Childhood Education

This program is designed for students interested in employment as early childhood educators and is available to first-time college students as well as those already employed in the field who wish to improve their skills. The program leads to an A.A.S degree.

The Distance Early Childhood Education program is a state-wide program offered jointly by the UAF/College of Rural and Community Development (CRCD) and the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS).

Program Delivery

The program courses are generally offered via audio conference with some Web-based components. Students living in southeast Alaska will be advised by UAS faculty.

Program Features

• part of a statewide program and community of educator
• leads to an A.A.S. degree
• training for employment in early childhood development centers (Headstart)
  
• students enrolling in college for the first time or who desire retraining in this field
• offered via distance

Contact

Kay McCarthy
Coordinator and Advisor
School of Education, HA1
University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, Alaska 99801
907-796-6283 (Juneau)
866-465-6424 (toll free)
kathrin.mccarthy@uas.alaska.edu

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All education programs through the School of Education at University of Alaska Southeast are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, a performance-based teacher accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education recognized by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.