B.S. in Early Childhood Education

As the importance of early childhood education continues to grow, so does the need for qualified educators in the field. The online Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education degree completion program at Concordia University is specifically designed for individuals who are ready to complete their degree and pursue a future working with children from birth to 5 years old.

This program is an excellent way for students to apply their community college credits to a Bachelor's degree program while enjoying the flexibility and freedom of working at a time and place that works best for their schedule.

This online program focuses on the development of the child physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively, while also recognizing that each child is unique. An emphasis is placed on the learning environment, which should encourage children to participate in developmentally appropriate behaviors. Students will also learn to effectively perform systematic observations, documentation, and other forms of assessment that can positively influence a child's development. An internship and capstone research project provides students with a valuable real-world experience.

Students can enjoy interactive online classes including:

• Well Being of the Child
• Innovative and Creative Approaches to Learning
• Exploring the World of Math
• Children as Scientists
• Literacy and the Young Learner
• Social Studies and the Young Child
• Building a Community of Learners
• Administration & Development of Early Childhood Programs
• Issues and Ethics
• Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Young Children
• The Teacher as Researcher

Graduates of our online Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education can seek a variety of positions including a preschool teacher, ECE teacher/ECE lead teacher, childcare worker, elementary school teacher, ECE program director and many more.

Consider the B.S. in Early Childhood Education degree completion program at Concordia University! Contact us today.