Early childhood education (birth-age 8) is for people who want to teach children in preschool through third grades.

An early childhood teacher must know how young children develop and learn, have a broad knowledge of subjects taught in these grades, and be well versed in techniques for working effectively with children.

Students completing a degree in Early Childhood education are eligible to receive K-8 teacher certification.

View the major map for critical program requirements.

INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

BACHELOR DEGREES

• Early Childhood
• Elementary
• Secondary
• Multilingual/
   Multicultural
• Special Education
• Fine Arts
• Apprentice Teacher Program

MASTER'S DEGREES WITH INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION

• Elementary Education (TEACH+ME)
  - for those seeking teacher certification
• Secondary Education (INCITE)
  - for those seeking teacher certification
• Secondary Science or Math Education (TEAMS)
  - for those seeking teacher certification with middle school endorsement