Take the first steps toward qualifying for high-demand jobs in daycare, preschool, and elementary schools. Take 5-week courses one at a time, accelerating your path to completion. You may finish your degree program in as few as 9 months, depending on the number of transfer credits. You'll find your courses in this 64-credit program will build a foundation for success in the world of childcare. Focus on important topics in early childhood, such as: learning assessment, special learners, development,  and instructional strategy. You can transfer your credits toward any of Ashford's many Bachelor's degree programs upon completion of your Associate's degree at Ashford. Launch your education when you earn your Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University.