Bachelor of Applied Science in Education, Early Childhood Education

Are you ready to lead your own classroom or school? Do you dream of running your own childcare center? With our Bachelor of Applied Science in Education with an emphasis in early childhood education, you can take the next step in your career, and further impact today’s youth in their first steps.

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

Program Overview

The BAS in Education is for both first-time college students and returning college students looking to build off their AAS. This degree will prepare students to work with young children from six weeks through third grade. Graduates can:

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

Earning Potential

Preschool and Daycare Administrators: $48,485
Kindergarten Teachers: $65,955
Kindergarten through Secondary Administrators: $88,015

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Locations

Central Campus
Online

Are you looking for help with your college costs? The Chesmar Teacher Scholarship is here to help 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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Hear from current and former AAS students why San Jacinto College is the place for you to complete your BAS in Education, Early Childhood Education.

Audrey Hackett

Former Student, Clear Creek ISD

"San Jacinto gave me the opportunity to explore my interest in my pursuit of being an educator. After high school, I was not sure where I wanted to go and was happy to find a place that was affordable, close to home, and offered programs that interested me. 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."

Elizabeth Samudio

Current Student, The Laboratory School Child Care Center at San Jacinto College

"San Jacinto Central College has allowed me to become part of an engaging organization and be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa as Marketing Officer as I continue to be a part of San Jac Children's Lab School as a teacher. I have adapted to the community with warm welcoming people that involve great team players at the children's lab school with kind administrative faculty, teachers, children, and family. As I continue my journey at San Jacinto Central College the community I will meet my goals, build relationships, and complete core classes during summer break 2024. The opportunity will support my academic learning and graduate by Spring 2025."

Kurt Brown

Former Student, Denver Public Schools

"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."

Lead our next generation through their early years with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Education with an emphasis in early childhood education. Take your next step today, help them with their first steps tomorrow.

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Education Supporting Our Communities

From generous donations to alumni giving back, there are endless ways to use our accredited Bachelor of Applied Science in Education, Early Childhood Education to support our local communities.