Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

An Associate Degree usually requires a total of 60 college credits.  Full time students can complete the degree in two years.  Most early childhood Associate degree students go to school part time while they are working.  An Associate Degree easily transfers to a 4- year college if you want to go on and earn a Bachelor Degree.

Community College of Vermont (CCV) is the only college accredited to offer an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education in the state. There are 12 academic centers conveniently located across Vermont.   Many courses are offered online or as a hybrid (online and face to face).

Talk with a CCV Academic Advisor-

• To learn how to get ready for college coursework and start as a CCV student
• To find courses that fit your schedule
• To explore paying for college
• To find courses that will transfer to a four-year institution of your choice

Help to get your Associate Degree

The Child Development Division offers scholarships to help pay for college courses for those working in regulated child care.  The application is on their website.

The Child Care Apprenticeship program in Vermont contracts with CCV to offer 6 college courses related to working in early childhood programs.  These courses are free of charge to Apprentices.  They are also open at a low cost to child care staff who are not enrolled Apprentices, if there is room in the class.

CCV also offers a 24 credit Child Care Certificate.  These credits can also count toward an Associate Degree.

Once you earn your Associate degree, apply for a Level IIIB certificate. If you have an Associate Degree in an unrelated field, review your transcript and consider taking additional courses related to early childhood.  When you have  a total of 24 related credits, apply for a Level IIIB certificate.