Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood - Birth to Age 5 (Nonlicensure)

B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (Nonlicensure, Birth–Age 5)
Discover the way children learn and develop the skills to help teach them. Your influence could lead them toward a lifetime of seeking fulfilling knowledge.

Program  Highlights:

• A program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
• A rigorous curriculum
• Support from the entire Mastodon community
• Student-teaching opportunities beyond northeast Indiana
• A prestigious Purdue degree

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

• Understand child development, the multiple influences on it, and how to use this information to create challenging learning environments
• Create and value reciprocal relationships with children’s families and community members to support children
• Use child observation, documentation, and other forms of assessment in responsible ways to positively influence the development of every child
• Know, understand, and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to facilitate development and learning
• Use knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for every young child

Demonstrate being a member of the early-childhood profession who uses ethical guidelines and professional standards, is a continuous and collaborative learner, reflects on practice, and is an informed advocate