Overview
The University of Cincinnati Online's Early Childhood Education associate degree program prepares graduates to design and implement developmentally appropriate learning environments for children Birth - Age 5. The ECE online associate degree program provides students the opportunity to specialize in Administration of Early Childhood programs. Students in the administration concentration will explore high quality programming to meet the needs of the community; analyzing potential business opportunities, evaluating appropriate use of space; implementing policy and legal responsibilities, and applying professionalism in the field.
The Early Childhood Education Online associate degree is perfect for anyone seeking to learn in-demand skills and further their career as an administrator in an Early Childhood Learning Center, Preschool, Head Start Program, Child Care Center, or Family Child Care Environment. Students thrive in our online learning environment designed to be highly supportive and convenient for working professionals. The Early Childhood Education Online program provides the flexibility and accessibility you need to complete your associate degree online. Graduates will learn the latest practices in Early Childhood Education Administration.
The online associate degree does not lead to Ohio's Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 5 teaching licensure.
Career
Graduates of this concentration pursue careers such as:
Head Start Administrator
Preschool Administrator
Early Child Care Center Administrator
Family Child Care Administrator
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected November 2025
Start date
January 2025
UC Uptown West Campus
2600 Clifton Avenue,
CINCINNATI,
Ohio,
45221, United States
This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.
English test score requirements: ELS - 112 Graduation; IELTS - 6.0 Overall minimum of 5.5 on each section; PTE - 46; TOEFL - 66 iBT minimum of 15 on each section; Duolingo - 95; Cambridge - 169 minimum, Recommended exam: C1 Advanced.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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