About this Program
NOTE: Admissions beyond Fall 2025 are on hold pending program review.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education draws courses from across the University to prepare teacher candidates interested in working with children, ages birth to grade 3, in educational settings. Coursework spans the disciplines of English literature and composition; history; fine and performing arts; mathematics; natural sciences; social sciences; human growth and development; and educational foundations, technology, assessment, theory, and methods.
Program Highlights
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Robust field experience
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Small class sizes
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VCCS transfer with Guaranteed Admission agreements
Featured Courses
Requirements
Admittance to the early childhood education program requires that the teacher candidate:
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Be a declared B.S. in early childhood education student
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Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75
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Have a 2.75 GPA in core and major courses
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Have no grade below a C- in any course required in the program
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Submit an application for admittance that is approved by the program and the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies
Transfer
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Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.
Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to kindergarten students. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.
Cost
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ tuition and fees page.
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