Early Childhood Education Courses & Curriculum

The Early Childhood major prepares students to teach in inclusionary programs serving children from infancy to 8 years old. These programs include childcare, Head Start, and Early Childhood Family Education, as well as public school kindergarten and first, second, and third grade classrooms. The Early Childhood major emphasizes collaboration with parents and other professional agencies that serve families with young children.

Undergraduate Degree Options

• BA Early Childhood Education – Non-Licensure
• BS Early Childhood Education
• Minor in Educational Studies
• Minor in Special Education
• Teacher Education Licensure

Bachelor & Graduate Degree Accelerated Pathway

• BS in Early Childhood Education & MS in Special Education emphasis in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Graduate Programs

• Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Biology Emphasis
  • Chemistry Emphasis
  • Content Specialization Emphasis
  • Kodaly Emphasis
  • Literacy Emphasis
  • Mathematics Emphasis
  • Special Education Emphasis
  • Teacher Leadership Emphasis
• Master of Science & Specialist in Educational Leadership
  • K-12 Administration Emphasis
  • Student Affairs and Higher Education Emphasis
  • Teacher Leadership Emphasis
  • Specialist in Educational Leadership
• Master of Science in Special Education
  • Developmental Disabilities (DD) Emphasis
  • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Emphasis
  • Physical & Health Disabilities (PHD) Emphasis
  • Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Emphasis
• Teacher Leadership Graduate Certificate