Early Childhood Education, BS 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Monroe University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program prepares students to work with children from birth to grade 2. The program offers a substantial knowledge base in all areas of child development, focusing on children from high-needs areas and/or schools. Students learn general and advanced principles of cognitive, physical, and affective development as well as practical insights for incorporating developmentally appropriate curriculum. In addition to class hours, students are required to complete a substantial number of fieldwork hours including classroom observations, mentored internship, and student teaching. Students who complete the program are eligible for New York State certification (birth to grade 2) upon passing all of the required State administered certification exams.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program prepares students to work with children from birth to grade 2. The program offers a substantial knowledge base in all areas of child development, focusing on children from high-needs areas and/or schools. Students learn general and advanced principles of cognitive, physical, and affective development as well as practical insights for incorporating developmentally appropriate curriculum. In addition to class hours, students are required to complete a substantial number of fieldwork hours including classroom observations, mentored internship, and student teaching. Students who complete the program are eligible for New York State certification (birth to grade 2) upon passing all of the required State administered certification exams.

Admission Requirements

First-time applicants to our undergraduate programs must fulfill the following admissions requirements: 

  • Candidates must possess either a high school diploma or GED credential, or a recognized college associate degree or higher (as listed in the transfer admissions policy).
  • Candidates must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement.

In addition to the general admissions and educational requirements, applicants must also: 

  • Have a high school grade average of 80 or higher, or a college GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Place into college-level math and English via the math and English Language Arts Accuplacer exams
  • Interview with School of Education faculty or staff

3 Years

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