BAS Applied Science (Early Childhood Studies) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science with a concentration in early childhood studies is a two-year program for you, if you already have an Associate of Applied Science degree in early childhood education or a similar field. You gain skills in communication, critical thinking and leadership so you can positively affect lifelong learning for children from birth to age 5 (not yet in kindergarten).

Faculty: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation | Department: Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CDE 430 Infant and Toddler Development in the Family ECD 310 Applied Early Child Development ECD 322 Cognition and General Knowledge: Science, Math, Logic and Reasoning ECD 325 Supporting Dual Language Learners ECD 327 Becoming a Teacher Leader ECD 330 Nurturing Social-Emotional Connections in Early Childhood What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Child Care Worker Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $34,980 Learn more Education Professor Growth: 2.5% Median Salary: $75,350 Learn more Preschool Director Growth: -3.1% Median Salary: $59,300 Learn more Preschool Teacher Growth: 4.5% Median Salary: $38,140 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Entry requirements

This program is not available to first-year students. Transfer admission requirements: Students applying to this program must have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree from a regionally accredited institution and be employed or volunteer in an early childhood setting (e.g., Head Start, child development center, early care and education center, private or public preschools, home-based child care) to successfully participate and complete coursework. Students who have earned an AAS degree from a regionally accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits towards the BAS degree. Change of major requirements A current ASU student must have completed an AAS degree program in early childhood education or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution to change to this major. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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