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2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Development (636) Associate of Applied Science Degree


Purpose: This degree is designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in early childhood education programs. The program brings classroom theory and practical experiences together. Students will be placed in a coordinated internship in an appropriate school or childcare center to gain supervised field experience.

Articulation: Several senior institutions in Virginia have agreed to accept this degree in its totality for entrance into programs that may lead to public school Early Childhood Teacher Licensure (PreK-Grade 3 and/or Early Childhood Special Education) in Virginia. Students interested in early childhood pathways to teacher licensure should speak with an Early Childhood Development (CHD) advisor or Program Head.

Funding sources can be found on the Early Childhood Development webpage.

Part-Time Program Sequence   

Possible Career Opportunities


In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Semester Total Credits 16


Semester Total Credits 15


Semester Total Credits 15


Semester Total Credits 16


Total Minimum Credits 62


Program Information (PSAHHS)


For additional information about this program visit the Public Safety, Allied Health and Human Services Division web page, stop by Hampton Campus, Hampton III - Suite 747, phone 757/825-2808 or email psahhs@vpcc.edu.