Early Childhood Education
Overview
Through our B.S. in Early Childhood Education, you will be prepared for careers working with children from Pre-K all the way up to Fifth grade and their families. During your time in this program, you will cultivate life-long relationships with classmates who will become your second family. In addition, you will work closely with our faculty who will become more than your professors – they will become your mentors as they guide you through the joys and challenges of the Education field. Equipped with the highest degrees in their fields and years of experience in Early Childhood Education, they are ready to support and encourage you as you find God’s purpose for your life.
Proficiency Outcomes
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge of learner characteristics.
- Develop lesson plans that use technology and a variety of instructional methods.
- Demonstrate mastery of content.
- Promote creative and critical thinking.
- Demonstrate proficiency in writing and expression.
- Utilize formal and informal methods and assessments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of student diversity.
- Promote motivation and positive social interaction.
- Reflect upon practice and continue to grow professionally.
- Possess a Christian disposition toward school, local, state, national, and of world values while reinforcing the dignity and worth of the individual.
Popular Classes
EDU 321 | Early Childhood Language Arts & Social Studies Methods
EDU 324 | Early Childhood Math & Science Methods
Potential Career Opportunities
Elementary School Teacher
Childcare Center Director
Home-Based Service Specialist
Early Intervention Education
Family Support Provider
Child Care Administrator