Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree

In order to meet the academic requirements for graduation with an Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from the National Hispanic University, the student must:

1. Complete a minimum of 72 units of college credit, including:
   • A minimum of 28 units of General Education to satisfy the GE Breadth requirement.
   • 4 units of NHU Core Courses.
   • All required Early Childhood Education Courses (or their equivalent) with a “C” or better, 40 units.
2. Attain an overall grade point average of  “C” (2.0) or higher.
3. Submit Portfolio of Critical Assignments to ECE Faculty Committee by the end of the program. Each ECE course includes a critical assignment in one or more of the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation that will be included in the Portfolio required for the completion of the degree program. Students are required to complete all critical assignments even if transferring in coursework from another institution or program.

General Plan

NHU Core Courses (4 units)

General Education Courses (28 units)

Major Requirements (40 units)