Bachelor of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education

Study Group - Western Washington University

USA,Washington

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 26,613/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Apr 2025

Apply Date

USA, Washington

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1893

Total Students: 16,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

516 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education

Program Overview

The program in early childhood education consists of an academic major in Early Childhood Education and a sequence of professional courses. Upon completion of the program, candidates can work in childcare centers, preschools, Head Start programs, and in after-school programs for school-age children. The course work offers a combination of theory, methods, and field experiences in a variety of early childhood education settings. This program is for candidates who are not seeking certification to work in the public schools.

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree with the academic major in Early Childhood Education - Non Certification must complete the General University Requirements - and the Early Childhood Education Non Certification Major, and the required professional education coursework.

Why Consider an Early Childhood Education - Non Certification Major?

The Early Childhood Education - Non Certification major has several unique program features:

  • Students attend classes with other early childhood education students as a cohort group throughout the progra
  • Students gain experience in teaching children in three age groups (infant/toddlers, pre-primary and primary) and in a variety of settings.
  • Students are taught to understand and respect intercultural/familial diversity as they learn to develop partnerships with families.
  • Students learn to use inquiry tools and process for developing meaningful and integrated learning experiences for young children.