B.S. - Early Childhood Studies

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Program Overview
The importance of educating young children cannot be overstated in the present and for the future. This is especially true in light of welfare reform. The degree is even more imperative due to federal government regulations requiring that each day care center and each head start program have a director with a bachelor’s degree.

The bachelor of science major in early childhood studies is designed to provide a vehicle for professionals in the field to directly apply their knowledge. The major promotes professionalism in the field and can only improve the development of young children.

Benefits

• Meetings with instructors when you need assistance at times convenient  to you.
• Receiving personal attention from faculty and staff who understand your academic and scheduling needs.
• Designing an individualized program of study tailored to meet your career goals.
• Preparing for the option of graduate studies in this or a related field.

Upon completion of the major in Early Childhood Studies, students will be able to:

• Define and describe the professional practices of the field.
• Apply these best practices in relating to and working with young children in a variety of educational settings and of varying capabilities.
• Apply these best practices in relating to and working with other partners in the educational process of the young—administrators, parents, extended families, communities, government agencies, and other partners in the early childhood studies field.
• Define, discuss and argue the ethical principles and aspects of all phrases of early childhood studies and demonstrate strategies for the practical implementation of those principles.
• Demonstrate competency in either direct service of the classroom or for administration in the early childhood setting.
• Advocate for young children and their families.

Accelerated Degree Completion Options

• Transferring credits from other regionally accredited colleges and universities.
• Requesting credit for knowledge gained outside the classroom through work or professional experience.
• Successfully completing CLEP or DANTES tests.