Many of Virginia’s community colleges offer associate degrees and certifications in the field of early childhood development. These offerings are designed for individuals seeking to expand and enhance their skills to provide high-quality care and instruction for young children. Many community college programs also provide individuals with the opportunity to meet with academic advisors and apply for scholarships in order to reduce financial costs.
Associate of Applied Science - Individuals enrolled in a community college can choose to major in subjects related to early childhood development by taking courses to enhance their knowledge and skillset in the area of early learning. For more information, visit Virginia’s Community Colleges website to view program offerings across the Commonwealth.
Certificate Programs - . Individuals enrolled in certificate programs can specialize their coursework to include classes related to early childhood development. Certificate programs typically require individuals to complete fewer credit hours than an Associate degree but still provide opportunities to enhance knowledge and skillset capabilities.