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Early Childhood Assistant Educator
Certificate
Acquire theoretical knowledge and develop the competencies needed to enter a career and to continue professional growth in the care and education of children birth through age eight in various settings.
Conditional Enrollment Program: You will be eligible to enroll in CDA/ECE courses once you have completed the requirement listed in Program Admissions and the department has authorized your enrollment. See the program director or advisor for more information.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
Online Option: This program can be completed entirely online
Locations
Desert Vista Campus and Online
Contact Information
Division of Education & Biomedical Programs
Dean: 520.206.5105
Center for Early Childhood Studies: 520.206.5162
Lead Faculty: 520.206.5107
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Careers
Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers. Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages. Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI
Occupation | Annual Median Wage |
Kindergarten teachers | $40,025 |
Preschool teachers | $28,070 |
Academic options
Continue your studies by applying your coursework toward the Early Childhood Studies AAS.
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