<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Liberty University's Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies program offers you the opportunity to study fundamental practices in early childhood instruction while also completing a diverse general education in English, math, science, history, psychology, philosophy, and theology. All coursework in this program is taken online. Course topics include child development, student assessment methods, early childhood curriculum development, child wellness management, learning theories, and major concepts in education. Also included in the major curriculum is a psychology course examining child growth and theories and practices in childhood education. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>To apply to Liberty University's Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies program, you must have already earned a high school diploma or GED. Strong communication and organizational skills and a desire to work with young children in a learning environment should also prove helpful. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies program consists of 60 credits. You will be required to complete 39 credits in foundational courses and 21 credits in the major course of study. </p> <p><u>Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Foundational Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 101</td><td> Composition and Rhetoric</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 102</td><td> Composition and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>Communications Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>MATH Elective</td><td> MATH 115 or higher</td></tr> <tr><td>APOL 104</td><td> Contemporary Worldviews</td></tr> <tr><td>INFT 101</td><td> Instructional Tech. for Online Learning</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Investigative Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Natural Science Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>History Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 101</td><td> General Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>General Education Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PHIL 201</td><td> Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 104</td><td> Survey of Biblical Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 104</td><td> Introduction to Christian Thought</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Major Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 200</td><td> Principles of Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 205</td><td> Learning Theory and Portfolio Development</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 210</td><td> Early Childhood Education Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 215</td><td> Wellness in Early Childhood Setting</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 304 <br /> <br /> EDUC 305</td><td> Classroom Management <br /> <b>OR</b> <br />Educational Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 221</td><td> Psychology of Childhood</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC/EDSP Elective</td><td> Select Two</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have completed Liberty University's Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies program, explore employment opportunities in a variety of educational settings. You could teach and work with children in preschools, daycare centers, community centers, or churches. Some teaching positions might require licensing. </p> <p>Possible positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Tutor </li><li>Preschool Teacher </li><li>Childcare Worker </li><li>Early Education Coordinator </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You could further develop your instructional skills and understanding of educational processes and strategies by studying in a bachelor's degree program after earning this associate's degree. In some cases, a four-year degree could be required for licensing purposes. </p> <p>You could pursue a: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Arts in Education </li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education</li></ul>