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EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION A. S. DEGREE
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

EDUCATION

CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION A. S. DEGREE

WHAT IS IT?

If you love working with children and are energetic, nurturing, creative, and skilled at multitasking, a career in the education field is worth exploring.
EFSC offers a two-year Associate in Science( A. S.) degree in Early Childhood Education that has the advantage of including four College Credit Certificates. The courses meet requirements for several well-known state certifications, such as the Florida Childcare Professional Credential( FCCPC) at the Staff and Director Levels.
If you’ re a high school student looking for more short-term training to earn foundation certificates needed for entering the workforce, our approach also gives students flexibility. EFSC students can also earn college credit for education courses completed at a Brevard County Public high school.
Additionally, EFSC graduates from this program can move on to earn a Bachelor of Science( B. S.) degree through a pathway partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville.
College Credit Certificates:
• Early Childhood Development
• Child Care Center Management
• Infant / Toddler Specialization
• Preschool Specialization
Early Childhood Education A. S. Degree( CCAS) Possible Positions
Job Growth by 2030
Median Salary
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
377,400
$ 49,150
Preschool and Childcare Center Directors
67,700
$ 47,310
Preschool Teachers
556,000
$ 30,210
Childcare Workers
1,076,600
$ 27,490
All data is taken from: BLS( Bureau of Labor Statistics) • O * NET Online • PayScale
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