Early Childhood Education
Reach higher with an Early Childhood Education degree.
Explore Pathways in Early Childhood Education
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Associate in Arts in Early Childhood Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
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Credential & Master Degrees
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Credential with MA in Teaching
MA in Education
Early Childhood Education
Our ECE program develops a student’s understanding of the needs and characteristics of young children.
As a student you will learn…
- How multiple influences effect the physical, mental, and emotional development and learning of a child.
- Strategies to create environments that are healthy and supportive for children and their families.
- Skills for supervising ECE programs within ethical guidelines.
- Design curriculum that promotes positive experiences.
- Utilize assessment strategies.
Early Childhood Education
Become an Effective Practitioner
What Sets Us Apart
Program Highlights
CCTC Permit Matrix
Earn ECE permits with your degree.
Inclusive and Diverse Education
Curriculum created for promotion of culturally responsive and inclusive environments for all children.
Earn Work Credit
Earn up to 12 units toward degree if you work in ECE.
Teacher Credential
Apply to our Multiple Subject Teacher Credential Program upon degree completion.
Your Future
In Education
As an ECE graduate, you will make a meaningful impact on a child’s development.
Consider any of these careers in Early Childhood Education:
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Family Resource Worker
Inclusion Specialist
Early Interventionist
School Readiness Teacher
Meet Your Department Chair
Dr. Donna Roberts
Dr. Donna Roberts is the Associate Dean of Academic Administration and the Department Chair of Early Childhood Education and Liberal Studies. She earned her doctorate in education in 2015 and has multiple years of administrative and teaching experience in the P-12 system as well as in higher education. She holds a Reading Specialist Credential, CLEAR CLAD Multiple Subject Credential, and an Administrative Services Credential.