This degree provides the foundation to pursue a career in the field of early childhood, childhood or special education, and offers the first two years of general requirements that can transfer directly to a four-year program in teaching.
Students complete general education courses and also may start their academic concentration and education courses. They have the opportunity to visit early childhood and elementary classrooms and learn alongside experienced teachers.
By the conclusion of this degree program, students will have completed at least 75 hours in a classroom setting and will leave the program with a clear vision of their next step as a teacher for children, from infants up to grade 6.
While completing their degree, students observe and work alongside teachers in classroom settings. Graduates will be ready to transfer into teacher certification programs focusing on early childhood, childhood or special education.
This program is offered by the Education and Social Sciences Department.
