Review our curriculum requirements that feature key concepts you will need to teach at the early childhood level.
Credits
121-130
Learn to provide support and instruction at the early childhood level for individuals with varying levels of abilities and special needs.
Our comprehensive program with experienced faculty will develop your passion and skills to help early childhood students (birth-3rd grade) with and without disabilities reach their full potential. Our program has a strong liberal arts foundation with a Christian emphasis. Faith and child development are integrated through each step of the program allowing you to be well-prepared to help all young learners grow in mind, body, and spirit.
Education coursework and fieldwork experiences will begin your feshman year. You will learn content knowledge in addition to a wide range of instructional strategies and learner accommodations. Develop skills in classroom management, curricular design and assessment, and engagement and collaboration with families, educators, and the community. Graduates with dual licensure in general and special education are highly qualified and in high-demand in today's schools.