Prior to beginning this journal, review the following articles: Head Start Teacher – Education, Job and Salary Information (https://resilienteducator.com/teaching-careers/head-start-teacher/) and What Can I Do With an Early Childhood Education Degree? (http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/what-can-i-do-early-childhood-education-degree)Additionally, explore the programs available through the University of Arizona Global Campus’ Online Education Degrees (https://www.uagc.edu/degrees/education?field_degree_level_target_id=All&&items_per_page=10&&page=0)
After reviewing the two articles and the University of Arizona Global Campus’ Online Education Degrees web page, spend some time reflecting on where you see yourself after you complete your AA degree. Would you like to go on for your BA? Regardless if you would like to go on, review the Early Childhood BA options and share which would be best for you: BA Child Development (https://www.uagc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/child-development), BA Early Childhood Development with Differentiated Instruction, (https://www.uagc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/early-childhood-development-differentiated-instruction)BA Early Childhood Education (https://www.uagc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/early-childhood-education), BA Early Childhood Administration (https://www.uagc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/early-childhood-education-administration), or BA Education Studies (https://www.uagc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/education-studies).
In your journal, address the following items:
• Which of these BAs would be best for you? Name it and explain why.
• Which of these BAs sounds most interesting to you? Why?
• Describe your ideal employment option with details surrounding the working conditions, your responsibilities, and the environment.
• Why do you think this job is a good fit for you?
• Share one specific skill you have and explain why this will help you land your dream job.
• Determine the BA that would be best for you based on your ideal employment environment.