The Associate of Science in Early Care and Education Degree program prepares students to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families in early care and education settings. During the first five years of life, the brain is undergoing rapid development, children are forming attachments, and foundational skills in all developmental domains are developed. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to work effectively with young children and their families during this critical period. Students will complete the necessary requirements to transfer into the online bachelor's degree program at UC's College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH).

International students can study the Early Care and Education at University of Cincinnati on the UC Blue Ash campus in Cincinnati, United States of America. This Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the UC Blue Ash campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.
About Certificate in Early Care and Education
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Early Care and Education at University of Cincinnati
Entry Requirements
Students enrolled in Jordanian national curriculum are asked to report their current subjects on the “Current or Most Recent Year Courses” section of the Common App. Advise your school counselor, headmaster, director, etc. to upload the following documents to the Common App:
- Transcripts with final Preparatory school results for year 10, coursework and scores for year 11, and as much as is available for year 12 by the application deadline
- If you have completed secondary school, official copy of the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi), accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Early Care and Education
With a Bachelor's degree and proper licensing, your employment opportunities include the following:
- preschool teacher
- child-care center director
- Head Start teacher
- Head Start family advocate
- developmental interventionist
- child life specialist
- child care director
With an Associate's degree and proper licensing, your employment opportunities include the following:
- child care assistant
- assistant teacher
Additional career options are listed on the Career Development Center's website.
Additional career options are listed on the Center for Exploratory Studies website.
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Early Care and Education at University of Cincinnati
How to Apply for Certificate in Early Care and Education at University of Cincinnati
- Complete Common Application
- Pay $100 non-refundable fee
- Submit official School transcripts
- Submit official test scores
- Submit letter of recommendation (optional)

United States of America, Cincinnati