There are several options available at RSCC for students wishing to enter the field of early childhood education. Each option is designed as a stair-step pathway to the next level. Besides this A.A.S. degree program, a one-year technical certificate program is available. Students may also decide to pursue the CDA Credential. Prospective students should contact the early childhood faculty for information on various paths and options.
Students in the two-year Early Childhood Education Degree Program will gain knowledge in areas such as child development, family and community involvement, and curriculum development. Graduates will be prepared to work in various early childhood settings and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession.
Many students begin with four ECED courses in preparation to apply for the nationally awarded Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
All ECED courses are currently offered at the Oak Ridge campus. Additionally, ECED courses are offered in various delivery methods to accommodate the majority of students who are working adults. This includes evening classes, hybrid, and web.
The Associate fo Applied Science (AAS) degree at Roane State Community College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (www.naeyc.org). The accreditation term runs from June 2021 through June 2028.
Please contact us to discuss the best option to meet your needs:
Saundra L. Stiles
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 4844
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