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Early Childhood Studies, AAS

An applied associate degree — built to start a career. About 2 years full-time.

Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Summer 2026).

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$2,442

In-state tuition / yr

28%

Graduate on time

$41,028

Median earnings after

56%

Earn above HS-grad wage

Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.

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9 transfer directly0 open this term (Summer 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to Arizona State University for 9 required courses at Pima Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →

First Semester

Computer Literacy
CSA 100
Not offered this term
Transfers
College Success and Career Planning
STU 100
Not offered this term
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Second Semester

Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Programs
ECE 115
Not offered this term
Transfers
Positive Child Guidance
ECE 226
Not offered this term
Transfers
The Young Child: Family, Culture, and Community
ECE 228
Not offered this term
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Third Semester

Nutrition, Health, and Safety for the Young Child
ECE 125
Not offered this term
Transfers
Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs
ECE 211
Not offered this term
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Authentic Assessment and Curriculum Integration for Young Children
ECE 251
Not offered this term
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Fourth Semester

Early Childhood Education: Theory to Practice
ECE 292
Not offered this term
Transfers

Program Total: 60 Credits

60 credits

This requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.

Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.