Early Childhood Education Pathways
The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.
| Student Goals | Education Prerequisite | Campus | Timeline to Completion | Learning Format | |
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| Early Childhood Education - Transfer Licensure Track (A.A.S.) | Associate in Applied Science | High School Diploma or Equivalent | Levine Campus | Two Years | Hybrid |
| Early Childhood Education - Transfer Non-Licensure (A.A.S.) | Associate in Applied Science | High School Diploma or Equivalent | Levine Campus | Two Years | Hybrid |
| Early Childhood Education - Professional Degree (A.A.S.) | Associate in Applied Science | High School Diploma or Equivalent | Levine Campus | Two Years | Hybrid |
| Beginnings in Early Childhood Education | Certificate | Levine Campus | Hybrid | ||
| Early Childhood Administration | Certificate | Levine Campus | Hybrid | ||
| Early Childhood Preschool | Certificate | Levine Campus | Hybrid | ||
| Infant/Toddler Care Certificate | Certificate | Levine Campus | Hybrid | ||
| School Age Certificate | Certificate | Levine Campus | Hybrid | ||
| Teacher Education - Short-Term Training Courses | Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate | No Requirement | Levine Campus | 16 weeks or less | Online |
| Accelerated Career Training (ACT) | Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate | No Requirement | Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas Campus | 16 weeks or less | Hybrid, In Person |
| Dual Enrollment | Certificate | No Requirement | Multiple | Two or More Academic Years | Hybrid |
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Early Childhood Education - Transfer Licensure Track (A.A.S.)
Student Goals: Associate DegreeEducation Prerequisite: High School Diploma or EquivalentCampus: Levine CampusTimeline to Completion: Two YearsLearning Format: Hybrid
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Early Childhood Education - Transfer Non-Licensure (A.A.S.)
Student Goals: Associate DegreeEducation Prerequisite: High School Diploma or EquivalentCampus: Levine CampusTimeline to Completion: Two YearsLearning Format: Hybrid
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Early Childhood Education - Professional Degree (A.A.S.)
Student Goals: Associate DegreeEducation Prerequisite: High School Diploma or EquivalentCampus: Levine CampusTimeline to Completion: Two YearsLearning Format: Hybrid
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Beginnings in Early Childhood Education
Student Goals: CertificateEducation Prerequisite:Campus: Levine CampusTimeline to Completion:Learning Format: Hybrid
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Early Childhood Administration
Student Goals: CertificateEducation Prerequisite:Campus: Levine CampusTimeline to Completion:Learning Format: Hybrid
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Early Childhood Preschool
Student Goals: CertificateEducation Prerequisite:Campus: Levine CampusTimeline to Completion:Learning Format: Hybrid
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Infant/Toddler Care Certificate
Student Goals: CertificateEducation Prerequisite:Campus: Levine CampusTimeline to Completion:Learning Format: Hybrid
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School Age Certificate
Student Goals: CertificateEducation Prerequisite:Campus: Levine CampusTimeline to Completion:Learning Format: Hybrid
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Teacher Education - Short-Term Training Courses
Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional CertificateEducation Prerequisite: No RequirementCampus: Levine CampusTimeline to Completion: 16 weeks or lessLearning Format: Online
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Accelerated Career Training (ACT)
Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional CertificatesEducation Prerequisite: No RequirementCampus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas CampusTimeline to Completion: 16 weeks or lessLearning Format: Hybrid, In Person
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Dual Enrollment
Student Goals:Education Prerequisite: No RequirementCampus: MultipleTimeline to Completion: Two or More Academic YearsLearning Format: Hybrid
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If you're not sure which pathway is right for you, a Navigator can help you decide. Navigators are your personal guides to Central Piedmont. They support you every step of the way – from your first question to finding your program, submitting your application and beyond.
