Early Childhood Development, A.A.S.

Location(s):

AL

AL

Alexandria Campus
5000 Dawes Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311-5097
United States of America

LO

LO

Loudoun Campus
21200 Campus Drive
Sterling, VA 20164-8699
United States of America

MA

MA

Manassas Campus
10950 Campus Drive
Manassas, VA 20109-2399
United States of America

CIP Code: 13.0101 | NOVA Code: 6360

Purpose

The curriculum is designed to prepare Early Childhood Professionals. This includes people presently employed in early learning settings, and those seeking employment in the field. It also provides seamless articulation for those who wish to continue their education at some four-year institutions in VA.

Credit for Prior Learning

Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor with the Early Childhood Programs for further information.

Special Accreditation Status

The A.A.S. Early Childhood Development degree at Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The current accreditation term runs from March 2018 through March 2025.

NAEYC Outcome Measures

Conceptual Framework

Outcomes-SLO/NAEYC Assessments