Earning Your Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood
Designed for the working adult the AEC program will provide the skills needed to teach Pre-Kindergarten. Head Starts, private schools and public schools are all looking for qualified early childhood professionals. Take the journey to a new career, study child development, child safety, nutrition and curriculum development all from the comfort of your home computer or any Internet connection.
OkWU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). OKWU’s education programs are accredited by the Oklahoma State Rengents for Higher Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Program Overview
The program consists of 7 progressive courses in Early Childhood. Classes are taken one at a time, with each lasting 5 weeks. Students in this program earn an Associate of Applied Science upon completion of 60 credit hours. The AEC program incorporates standards 1-5 of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
For a more detailed description of the AEC program contact us at 1.866.225.6598 or send us an email at ags@okwu.edu.