Earn your B.S. in Early Childhood for a wide range of career opportunities, including preschool teachers, child care licensing, social services, etc.
An A.A.S. in Early Childhood trains you to work in early care and education programs like preschools and Head Start. Starting from Fall 2020, you can earn an A.A.S. degree in Early Childhood completely online!
Our Minor in Child Development offers knowledge and pratical experiences about children and their families.
Degrees
Our department offers multiple degree programs. Students majoring in Family Studies are eligible to apply for national certification as a provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) upon graduation. Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education candidates are trained in a program accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to teach pre-kindergarten through primary grades.
- AAS Early Childhood
- BS Early Childhood
- BS Early Childhood Education
- BS Family Studies
- BIS in Child and Family Studies
Students may pursue master degrees in the College of Education Graduate Studies in Education program:
Our department provides students with options to pursue various minor or certification programs: Minor in Family Studies, Minor in Child Development, Child Life Coursework Pathway, and ECE Coaching Certificate.
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Education
Our B.S. in Early Childhood Education prepares you for licensure to teach pre-K through third grade.
You also have the option of adding B.S. in Elementary Education to your degree program to further your career opportunities.
Our Minor in Child Development offers knowledge and practical experience about children and their families.
Family Studies
Earn your B.S. in Family Studies to become a family life educator.
A Minor in Family Studies adds family dynamics to your course of study.
Bachelor of Integrated Studies
A BIS in child and family studies provides you with knowledge in human development and family relations, along with knowledge in two other areas.
Graduate Studies in Education
Earn a graduate degree in Family Life Education or Inclusive Early Childhood Education to take your career to the next level.
Minors and Certificates
Our certificates and minors offer ways for you to further extend your skill sets, and complement a variety of majors.
Revised 08/19/2023