Early Childhood Care & Education (ECE)
Behavioral Sciences & Human Services
Overview
A career in education will allow you to make a difference in your community, while shaping the lives of the next generation. Cochise College has several education degrees to choose from whether you want to work in an early childhood care facility or teach in a classroom.
A degree in education prepares students for transfer to a university program and comply with industry regulations. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Design developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies that promote the advancement of young children with diverse abilities and cultures.
- Analyze and examine the multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations as well as the contemporary trends in early childhood.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the need to plan for and provide a learning environment that is responsive to each child's individual needs.
- Explain the importance of establishing a positive, productive, and reciprocal relationship with children's families.
- Develop inclusive programs that identify and relate child observation and assessment tools and how they are used to guide developmentally appropriate decisions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of special education, current practices, and related educational theories.
Admissions Requirements
There are no special admissions requirements for this program.
Degree & Certificates
Important Dates
Program Information
Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Degree: 4 Semesters
Certificate: 2 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
Degree: 60-62 credits
Certificate: 21 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Degree: 4 Semesters
Certificate: 2 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

Degree: 60-62 credits
Certificate: 21 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Early Childhood Education Instructors
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