Bachelor of Arts in Education, Early Childhood Studies

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The mission of the Early Childhood Studies program is to prepare professionals who are qualified to work with all young children and their families. To accomplish this mission, the program blends two fields of study, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. The goal of the department is to develop professionals who are knowledgeable in the science of child development and learning, reflective in their practice, and unbiased in their approach to working with all young children and their families. The vision of the Early Childhood Studies program is to aid in the development of inclusive programs for all young children, in schools and in the community.

Bachelor of Arts Program (PDF)

Click on the Bachelor of Arts Program to view course requirements. The 128 credit program culminates in recommendation for the Blended EC/ECSE Certificate, birth – grade 3.