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Bachelor of Applied Science in Education, Early Childhood Education

Ready to grow in the field of early childhood education? Earn your bachelor's degree and build the skills needed for leadership roles while helping young children learn and succeed.

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Early Childhood Education is designed for both first-time and returning college students. If you have already earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, you can build on your existing knowledge and continue working toward your bachelor's degree.

Advance Your Career in Early Childhood Education

Build the skills needed for leadership roles in childcare centers, preschools, and other educational settings. This bachelor's degree will prepare you to work with young children from six weeks through third grade.

Build Expertise in Child Development

Deepen your understanding of how children learn and develop. You'll build skills in curriculum planning and family engagement.

Flexible Learning for Working Professionals

Earn your bachelor's degree while balancing work, school, and family. Flexible classes make it easier to keep learning while still working.

Make a Difference in Children's Lives

Help children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. This degree prepares you to support young learners, families, and communities through early childhood education.

Careers

Preschool and Daycare Administrators

$48,847

Kindergarten Teachers

$63,863

Kindergarten through Secondary Administrators

$96,960

Opportunities

Work in early childhood organizations, such as Head Start
Apply for teacher certification to teach preschool through third grade in public schools.

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Salary Source: Texas Wages

With Texas education administrators ranking high in employment levels and wages, there has never been a better time to further your career.

#1 state

with the highest employment level for kindergarten administrators

Top 10

metropolitan area with the highest employment level in preschool and daycare administrators

#4 state

with the highest employment level for preschool and daycare administrators

Help shape the future by earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Education with an emphasis in early childhood education. Get started today! Request more info, apply now, or explore classes. Your next step can help children take their first steps toward success.

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Are you looking for help with your college costs? The Chesmar Teacher Scholarship helps with your tuition, fees, and course materials. This scholarship, based on financial need, is open to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Education program. You can renew this scholarship each year as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

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Start your journey toward a career in early childhood education with a structured path to success. View the degree plan to see required courses, program details, and the best steps to graduation.

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Bertha Cortez

Bertha Cortez's journey to the BAS at San Jac has been complicated. Balancing a full-time job with taking care of her two little ones (ages 5 and 2) often leaves her feeling like she has no time for herself or her family.

Kurt Brown

"San Jac allowed me to start on the path to becoming a teacher. It also allowed me to meet some of the best people I know who I am still friends with to this day."

Bianca Gaviria

Bianca Gaviria's journey in the education field started in 2019 when she began working as a tutor and substitute teacher. During that time, she realized she loved working with children, so in 2021, she began her studies at San Jacinto College.

Maria Cortez

Maria Cortez's journey to the BAS program at San Jac has helped prepare her to work with children in the future. Balancing a full-time job and full-time studies has been challenging, but San Jac’s online classes have helped her better manage her time.

Patzy Cruz

Patzy Cruz's journey with San Jacinto College began back in 2017. She graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in child development/early childhood in fall 2020.

Priscilla Alverio

Priscilla Alverio started her journey in education through the dual credit program at Pasadena Memorial High School. In 2020, she began working as an infant/toddler teacher and completed her associate degree in early childhood education in 2021.

Audrey Hackett

"I was a part of an education cohort where I had the same classes with the same people. This allowed me to work closely with peers and have smaller classes which made me feel truly cared for by the professors. San Jac offered me the ability to later attend Texas A&M and I now have a bachelor's and master's degree in education."

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Education, Early Childhood Education

Take your next step in education at San Jac

Advance Your Career in Early Childhood Education

Build Expertise in Child Development

Flexible Learning for Working Professionals

Make a Difference in Children's Lives

Careers

Career Opportunities in Education

How to apply

Chesmar Teacher Scholarship

Explore Your Degree Plan

Meet Some Rising Stars in the Early Childhood Education Program

Bertha Cortez

Kurt Brown

Bianca Gaviria

Maria Cortez

Patzy Cruz

Priscilla Alverio

Audrey Hackett

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