Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis: Elementary Childhood Infant-Toddler, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Program Location: Aravaipa, Maricopa, San Tan, Signal Peak, and Superstition Mountain Campus.
Course Objective:
The Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler AAS Degree provides solid foundational knowledge, field experiences, and common skills and strategies that prepare students for multiple roles in the Infant Toddler field.
Competencies to be achieved:
* Analyze and explain the multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations of the early childhood profession and how these influence current research, thought, and practice. (Analysis Level)
* Analyze and explain the special conditions, health, developmental, protective and risk factors that may affect the development of young children, prenatal through age three. (Analysis Level)
* Recognize the importance of establishing family-centered practices and maintaining positive, productive, reciprocal relationships with families. (Analysis Level)
* Recognize appropriate leadership characteristics and actions that support family needs and improve services and systems for young children and families. (Analysis Level)
* Plan a culturally and linguistically responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers that is responsive to each child's physical health, intellectual and emotional well-being, and nutritional and safety needs. (Synthesis Level)
* Design strategies that promote developmentally and culturally appropriate practices and are inclusive of young children with diverse abilities. (Synthesis Level)
* Describe and defend the principles and theories of early childhood development and relationship-based practice. (Evaluation Level)
* Demonstrate and defend professional decisions based on the knowledge of early childhood theories and practices, and the principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and other professional codes of conduct. (Evaluation Level)
* Interpret, critique, and apply ECE knowledge and skills into a variety of areas for program development and service planning that encourage coordination and collaboration. (Evaluation Level)
* Interpret and apply various observation, documentation, and assessment methods to support the health and development of young children, and document risk and protective factors. (Evaluation Level)
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition (In-State) 60 x $75 = $4,500
Tuition (Out of State) 60 x $150 = $9,000
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Different professors require different books. Prices may vary.
* Professionalism 12th Edition ISBN 978-0-1-3706470-0
* Developmentally Appropriate Practice 4th Edition ISBN 978-1938113956
* Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment ISBN 978-1-938113-34-5
* Developmentally Appropriate Practice 4th Edition ISBN 978-1938113956
* OER ISBN 978-1938113956
* OER ISBN 978-1-938113-61-1
* Anti-Bias education for Young Children 2nd Edition ISBN 978-1938113574
* Anti-Bias education for Young Children 2nd Edition ISBN 978-1938113574
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
None.
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Veronica Duran
Email: veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520-494-5111
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/ECEInfantToddlerAASmap2024-2025.pdf
Additional information:
Background Clearances and TB Testing
* The State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance
* Negative Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test
Other requirements needed: None.
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds/
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: No
Career Pathway:
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): No
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission; https://hlcommission.org/
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. Not Tracked at this time. Not tracked.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
64
Hours
60
Entrance Requirements
Associate's Degree
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, Arizona
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Name of Credential
Elementary Childhood Infant-Toddler, AAS
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant.
Refund Policy
See Synopsis.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
Yes
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,000.00
In-State Tuition
$4,500.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,000.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,500.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$11,000.00
