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Campus Closure

In observance of Veterans Day, all University of the District of Columbia administrative and academic offices will be closed and classes will not be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Administrative and academic offices will resume regular operations on Thursday, Nov. 12.

 
UDC Facilities Update

At this time, a definitive timeline for reopening Buildings 32 and 42 has not been established. The reopening of these facilities remains contingent upon the successful completion of repairs, testing, inspections and confirmation that the affected electrical distribution equipment can be safely re-energized.

Although we understand the critical role these facilities play in supporting academic programs, student success and university operations, safety must remain our highest priority. Re-energizing the system before it is fully restored could result in additional equipment damage, create electrical safety risks and potentially prolong the closure of both buildings.

Visit the Campus Alerts page for more information. 

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Education - Associate of Arts

Program Overview

Associate of Arts in Education

Support the academic growth of children in your community and beyond with an Associate of Arts in Education degree from the University of the District of Columbia! Through our program, you will receive a comprehensive background in developmental theory, with an emphasis on the practical application of theory to appropriate environments for culturally, linguistically and developmentally diverse children. 

Student Educator

With the help of our skilled faculty, you'll learn what it takes to develop the physiological, psychological, cognitive and sociological perspectives of children from birth through adolescence. The program's curriculum was specifically designed to meet your needs as a professional working in a variety of early childhood settings, including:

  • Public and private daycares
  • Child development centers
  • Kindergarten programs
  • Head Start
  • Pre-school
  • School-aged care programs

Note: The education program complements the competency requirements for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and the standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Program Outcomes

Admission Requirements and How to Apply

To qualify for admission to the community college at UDC, you must first take the Accuplacer test. This is a requirement for all entering students. Want to learn about the requirements needed to qualify for admission into the community college at UDC? Select the applicant type (first-time, returning, etc.) that most applies to you and review the requirements.

Start your application today!

Admission Requirements Learn How to Apply

Education Program Admission

As a candidate, you must complete practicum and field experiences critical to many courses in the curriculum. You must be admitted into the program while in the first education course, ECED 104C.

To be admitted into the program, you must:

  • Complete an application for admission
  • Receive clearances for health, police, Child and Family Protective Services Registry and federal fingerprinting
  • Earn a grade of C of better in all required English and mathematics courses
  • Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to qualify for graduation from the program

Note: Only grades of C or better are transferable to the Van Ness campus.

Contact Us

Professor Scott King

University of the District of Columbia Community College
Lamond-Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017
scott.king@udc.edu
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