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Bachelor of Applied Science in Education, Early Childhood Education

Ready to grow in the field of early childhood education? Earn your bachelor's degree and build the skills needed for leadership roles while helping young children learn and succeed.

Take your next step in education at San Jac

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Advance Your Career in Early Childhood Education

Build the skills needed for leadership roles in childcare centers, preschools, and other educational settings. This bachelor's degree will prepare you to work with young children from six weeks through third grade.

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Build Expertise in Child Development

Deepen your understanding of how children learn and develop. You'll build skills in curriculum planning and family engagement.

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Flexible Learning for Working Professionals

Earn your bachelor's degree while balancing work, school, and family responsibilities. Flexible course options make it easier to continue your education without putting your career on hold.

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Make a Difference in Children's Lives

Help children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. This degree prepares you to support young learners, families, and communities through early childhood education.

Careers

Preschool and Daycare Administrators
 $48,847
Kindergarten Teachers
 $63,863
Kindergarten through Secondary Administrators
 $96,960

 Opportunities

  • Work in early childhood organizations, such as Head Start
  • Apply for teacher certification to teach preschool through third grade in public schools.
Salary Source: Texas Wages

Career Opportunities in Education

With Texas education administrators ranking high in employment levels and wages, there has never been a better time to further your career.
#1 state
with the highest employment level for Kindergarten Administrators
Top 10
metropolitan area with the highest employment level in Preschool and Daycare Administrators
#4 state
with the highest employment level for Preschool and Daycare Administrators

Your questions answered

Big decision, simple answers. Let’s clear it up.

The BAS in Early Childhood Education is a bachelor's degree for students who have completed an associate degree. It helps you build your skills in child development, teaching, and leadership.

This degree can help prepare you for leadership roles and new opportunities in early childhood education.

This degree is ideal for childcare professionals, preschool teachers, teacher aides, Head Start employees, and others who work with young children. It can help you continue your education and prepare for new career opportunities.

You'll study the following:

  • child development
  • curriculum planning
  • family engagement
  • program administration
  • assessment
  • leadership

These skills can help you support children's learning and prepare for leadership roles in early childhood settings.

Graduates may pursue roles such as:

  • childcare center director
  • program administrator
  • instructional coordinator
  • education specialist
  • family services coordinator
  • other leadership positions in early childhood education

Yes. The degree is designed to help working professionals continue their education while balancing job and family responsibilities.

Child development focuses on how children grow, learn, and develop. Early childhood education uses that knowledge to create learning experiences and support young children and their families.

San Jacinto College offers straightforward, affordable tuition with a simplified pricing model that includes student fees in the cost per credit hour. Texas residents who live within the college district pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the region.

Financial aid, grants, scholarships, and payment plans may also be available to help lower your costs. As a student in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education program, you may qualify for the Chesmar Teacher Scholarship to help support your educational expenses.

For the most current tuition rates and cost estimates, speak with an advisor or visit the tuition and costs page.

Learn more about scholarships.

Early Childhood Education

Explore Your Degree Plan

Start your journey toward a career in early childhood education with a structured path to success. View the degree plan to see required courses, program details, and the best steps to graduation.

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Education Supporting Our Communities

From generous donations to alumni giving back, there are endless ways to use our accredited Bachelor of Applied Science in Education, Early Childhood Education to support our local communities.

CONTACT US

Have questions about the registration process? Give us a call at 281-478-2738. You may also email us at advising@sjcd.edu

For all general questions, please contact us.
Int Dean/Sr Dir, Edu Child Dev
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Coord, Division Operations
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(281) 998-6150x1012
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Prof, Bachelors of Education
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(281) 476-1809
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