Early Childhood Education

Childcare and preschool teacher assistants and workers play a vital role in the development of children. As an Early Childhood Education major, graduates enjoy a variety of career options, including a child care teacher, an assistant director or director of a child care facility, a private preschool teacher, nanny, director of a preschool program, an elementary school assistant, or Head Start assistant.

Academic Degree (2 years)

AAS Early Childhood Education

Baccalaureate/Transfer Degrees

AA with concentration in Early Childhood Education
AS with concentration in Early Childhood Education

Academic Certificate (1 year or less)

ECE Intermediate
ECE Advanced

Transfer Pathways

Career Opportunities

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Suggested courses for the Early Childhood Education Concentration:

Students planning to transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education should speak to their student success coach about the Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Upon completion of the degree, students may have the opportunity to work as a lead teacher in a certain childcare facilities.

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Meet the Future of Education

Adraiona Plato is preparing for her career as an educator through Richland’s Early Childhood Education program. Learn more about her experience in the program!

Program Contacts

Megan Broderick

Director, Early Childhood Ed

Education

Richland Main Campus, C163

(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6349

megan4844@richland.edu

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