About the Distance Early Cildhood Education (ECE) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

This program prepares students for employment as early childhood educators and improves the skills of those already employed in the field. Graduates pursue opportunities with child care centers, Head Start programs, early childhood education programs, child welfare service agencies, scouting services, staff training, program licensing and public school teacher aide programs. This program meets standards specified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

See the Alaska System for Early Childhood Development (SEED) Professional Development Framework for an understanding of ECE professional development and career advancement.

Students entering the Distance ECE/AAS Program should meet with a Distance ECE/AAS Academic Advisor to discuss a specific course of study. To find out which University of Alaska campus will be your registering campus and who your advisor will be see the admission page.