Early Childhood B.S.

The undergraduate program in early childhood prepares students to work with young children (birth through age eight) and their families. The curriculum includes a variety of courses that are central to early childhood teaching and child development.

The program offers students the flexibility to choose one of three tracks that aligns with their career aspirations:

The Early Education track prepares students for entry into the master of education (MEd)/initial licensure program in early childhood education.

The Early and Elementary Education track prepares students for entry into the master of education (MEd) in Early Childhood Education with a recommendation for an initial license in early childhood education (birth-grade 3) and an additional license in elementary education (Kindergarten-grade 6).

The Individualized Studies track prepares graduates to work in non-licensure educational settings (including daycare centers, private schools, youth community programs, or a variety of non-profit settings), to pursue advanced degrees, or to work in other settings where a strong education in child development is useful.

Students completing a psychology or a developmental psychology major are not eligible for the BS in early childhood. Students may combine the early childhood BS with the developmental psychology or psychology minors.