Program Overview
AAS in Early Childhood Pre-K
The Prekindergarten Care and Education Program at Youngstown State
University (YSU) equips students with the necessary educational background to engage in fulfilling careers within preschool and childcare settings. This program is specially designed to fulfill state licensing prerequisites for administrators as outlined by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Licensing Rules, #5101:2 12 25, ensuring that candidates are well- prepared to obtain a Prekindergarten Associate License from the Ohio Department of Education.
This comprehensive program merges essential early childhood preschool courses focusing on the care required from birth through age 4 with the must-have early childhood education courses mandated by the State of Ohio. It offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to provide a robust education that meets the state’s high standards.
A vital component of the Prekindergarten Care and Education Program is the field experience, which allows students to apply their learning in real-world settings. To partake in these invaluable experiences, students must complete requirements in courses SPED 2630, CHFM 1530, 3733L and CHFM 3790
across a spectrum of educational environments. The essential preparatory steps include:
Graduates of this program will be capable of:
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
In-State
Out-of-State
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition and fees may vary by major, college, area of study or based on your location. The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students. First-time International undergraduate students’ tuition rate is established based on first enrollment and remains unchanged for four consecutive years. Graduate students should plan for a yearly tuition increase of approximately 5%.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
Applicants must have graduated from high school or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) test to be considered for admission. Freshman applicants applying for admission to Youngstown State University must submit a high school transcript or GED transcript. Submission of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores is optional. Please note: some majors require test scores to be admitted into the program.
Applicants must have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, a core unweighted grade point average* of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher and have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a SAT composite score of 920 or higher (evidence-based writing and reading and math) to be admitted unconditionally. (*Core gpa is calculated based on grades earned in the following courses – English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language, if applicable, from 9th through 12th grade).
Fall 2024
application deadline is
August 1, 2024
