bachelor of science in early childhood education
The mission of the Early Childhood Education program is to educate students whose goal is to work or advance in the fields of child care and early childhood education programs as teachers, assistants, and administrators.
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide professionals with the skills needed to gain a competitive edge when pursuing or advancing in careers in early childhood education and child caregiver organizations. It provides childhood education teachers and professionals with a recognized degree that will prove invaluable when pursuing growth and promotion opportunities in administration, management, or areas of specialization.
The Early Childhood Education program provides students with a comprehensive overview and application of the education of young children (from birth through age eight, or third grade) and the information necessary to manage high-quality early childhood education programs.
Additionally, the program promotes the learning and development of children in early care and educational settings, encourages application of the latest knowledge in ECE and child development, and provides opportunities for the placement, advancement, and ongoing professional development of caregivers.
Successful completion of the program will enable graduates to guide age-appropriate child care organizations, early childhood education programs, preschools, kindergartens, elementary schools, and Head Start programs. Graduates will be able to effectively contribute to the growth of a child—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
The program curriculum also was designed to accommodate individuals seeking the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Training requirements for this credential include documented minimum education in the following content areas:
- Planning a safe and healthy learning environment;
- Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development;
- Positive ways to support children's social and emotional development;
- Strategies to establish productive relationships with families;
- Strategies to manage an effective program operation;
- Maintaining a commitment to professionalism;
- Observing and recording children's behavior; and
- Principles of child development and learning.
tuition rates prior June 1st, 2012
| Prepayment Plan: ** | |
|---|---|
| Number of Credits | 120 |
| Total Tuition* | $19,200 |
| * (Before Transfer/Portfolio Credits) | |
| Standard Plan: ** | |
|---|---|
| Number of Credits | 120 |
| Total Tuition* | $30,000 |
| * (Before Transfer/Portfolio Credits) | |
** Visit the Prepayment Details page to learn more about lowering your tuition costs through prepayment.
tuition rates as of June 1st, 2012
| Prepayment Plan: ** | |
|---|---|
| Number of Credits | 120 |
| Total Tuition* | $19,200 |
| * (Before Transfer/Portfolio Credits) | |
| Standard Plan: ** | |
|---|---|
| Number of Credits | 120 |
| Total Tuition* | $30,000 |
| * (Before Transfer/Portfolio Credits) | |
** Visit the Prepayment Details page to learn more about lowering your tuition costs through prepayment.
The U.S. Department of Education requires the University to provide the following information about each of our programs that lead to gainful employment in a recognized profession.
2010-11 on-time program completion rate
Data not available*
median loan debt of 2010-11 graduates
Federal Student Loans $5,648.
*Data may be "not available" if the program has no graduates during reporting period or if it has not been in existence the normal time for completion. If 0%, then graduates in the reporting period took longer than the average time, usually because they were part-time students.
For more information on jobs related to this program, please click on the below links to the O*NET website. The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is being developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) through a grant to the North Carolina Employment Security Commission.
- 25-2011.00 Pre-school Teachers, except special education
- 25-2012.00 Kindergarten Teachers, except special education
- 25-2021.00 Elementary School Teachers, except special education
This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue a job in this field or related fields. Although career and job placement services are available to students and graduates, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.
OPEID - 4080300
CIP code - 13.1210
Credential Level - 3
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