Welcome to the Department of Early Childhood Education at Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU). As a comprehensive urban university, AASU is committed to academic excellence in the teaching and learning of all students. The highest priority of AASU is to foster abilities and values essential to the development of the degree candidates into knowledgeable, thoughtful, responsible, and creative members of society. AASU's College of Education has as its vision the development of prepared, reflective P-12 educators through a curriculum that is designed to instill the highest qualities of scholarship and professionalism, the appropriate uses of technology, and genuine respect for human diversity.

The Department of Early Childhood Education has as its philosophical foundation the mission of AASU and the vision of the College of Education and is accredited by both NCATE and Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The program is designed to prepare P-5 education teachers who demonstrate the highest qualities of character and ethical behavior as well as the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to enter the educational and service communities as a learner, collaborator, and mentor in the learning process.

Student Awards in the Department of Early Childhood Education
Two Awards are available to students in the department, one for Excellence in Leadership and another for Exemplary Service. Students must see a faculty member if you would like to be nominated. Deadline for nominations to Ms. Marsha Moore is Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Please click to view the requirements for the two awards.

ECE Photo Gallery
View photos of graduating classes, events, and classroom teaching.