The Associate of Early Childhood Development focuses on the creative child development, methods, theory and instructional strategies, growth and development, and social and behavioral sciences. Students will encounter real-world Head Start scenarios where they will use early childhood classrooms, and present conclusions based on outcomes data. Additionally, students will use methods and strategies, forms, and worksheets to complete formal, informal, and quantitative instructional tasks.

Eight weeks in length, the courses are offered in pairs, or "blocks," designed to complement each other. In these courses, emphasis alternates weekly between in class, reading and online discussion one week and a work project the next.

The completion of an Associate of Early Childhood Education degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.