Occupational Development: Early Childhood Practicioner, A. A. S.

The Occupational Development, Early Childhood Practitioner Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for apprentices and journeypersons of the U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist (ACDS) Program. This degree program builds on the educational component and the on- the-job-training hours completed during the apprenticeship. Upon completion of the required general studies courses, required early childhood courses and payment of the Evaluation Fee, a student may earn 28 college credit hours for the apprenticeship training. Documentation of completion of the Department of Labor