Early Childhood Education BS

Shape the future through the power of education.

Early childhood education is more than a career – it’s the opportunity to instill a love of learning in young minds.

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Early childhood educators can be among the most impactful figures in a young child’s life and play a major role in their future educational success.

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In-Demand Careers

• Preschool Teacher
• Kindergarten Teacher
• Childcare Provider
• Nanny
• Teacher’s Aide
• Childcare Center Director

Why Early Childhood Education? | Why Our Program?

• The demand for early childhood educators is expected to grow even faster than elementary and high school teachers as the availability and awareness of preschool programs grow.
• Our program offers three concentrations: birth to three, community programs and teaching. Students concentrating in teaching are eligible for full certification to teach pre-K-2 in Rhode Island.
• We hold classes in Horace Mann Hall, a state-of-the-art facility for teacher preparation, and our students gain teaching experience in schools throughout Rhode Island.
• Topics covered in the Bachelor of Science in early childhood education curriculum include: cognitive development and learning, social/emotional development, early childhood development, English language arts, mathematics and developmental literacy.

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