Early Childhood Education Associate Degree

Associate of Applied Science

For those people who like to be around young children, a career in Early Childhood Education can be a labor of love. FSU's two-year program offers instruction in the growth, activities and teaching of children. The Early Childhood Education program at Ferris teaches a broad spectrum of courses and includes extensive hands-on experiences. Students learn about the education of children and study early childhood development, nutrition, first aid, children's literature and child psychology. They also receive a broad educational background by completing general education courses in English, mathematics, humanities and sociology. Practical experience is another significant part of the program. Majors have the opportunity in the child development laboratory to observe and work with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers, applying theories and techniques taught in the classroom. Early Learning Center is a Ferris-owned and operated childcare service that serves as a training and observation laboratory for students. The center also offers quality care for children of students, faculty and staff of the University and members of the community. During the final semester of the program students complete a faculty-supervised practicum in a child-care setting. Job placement sites include FSU approved childcare centers.