An 18-credit minor in ECE is available upon completion of ECE 245 Childhood Development and 15 additional approved ECE credits. In addition, numerous special topics courses are offered each semester which appeal to non-degree students. For a complete description of the Early Childhood Education degree requirements, see the current UAF catalog. These lab requirements are met at various child care facilities in the community or at the UAF Early Childhood Lab School on the main campus. There is a high demand for qualified early chilldhood teachers.
Graduates usually have several offers for employment.
Headstart, Child Care and Development Programs, Native Corporations and Private Preschools are all seeking qualified early childhood professionals. Some graduates successfully open their own programs.