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Major

Early childhood education degree

A child's developmental journey begins at birth but continues for years to come. Gain the skills and credentials you'll need for a career in the classroom with an early childhood education degree. Intensive real-world experience gives you the education, training and skills to help all children become their best.

AT A GLANCE

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.), Standard Certificate (Early Childhood and Elementary Education)
Format
On Campus
Online
Credit Hours
51 Credit Hours
Go To Why This Program Program Highlights Careers & Outcomes

What will I learn with an early childhood education degree?

This period of incredible physical, emotional and cognitive growth lays the foundation for future success and wellness for all children.   

Your coursework includes: 

  • Practice-based education which gives you experience for your future career.
  • Teaching young children with and without disabilities
  • Infant, toddler and early childhood social, emotional and physical development
  • Learning through play

  • Creative arts, early math, language and literacy, science and social studies

Prepare to teach birth through kindergarten children in childcare, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, and home settings. Clinical experiences will be in classrooms/programs with young children with and without disabilities.

Courses What Will Transfer TEACHER AND SPECIAL EDUCATION department

Early childhood education program highlights

Here are some of the resources you will have at your disposal while getting your degree:

The Literacy Center at CMU represents a dynamic partnership between Central Michigan University and the surrounding central Michigan region. Support area students and their families by providing services in reading and writing while also providing undergraduate teacher candidates and graduate students the opportunity to practice their skills and knowledge in literacy evaluation and teaching.

Scholarships are available each academic year through the Department of Teacher Education & Professional Development to teacher education students.

STEM Education is CMU's Center for Excellence in STEM Education (CESE) that positively impacts mathematics, science, and engineering educators at all levels in Michigan and beyond through innovative partnerships, programs and professional development opportunities.

Student Council for Exceptional Children is a student organization that is affiliated with the National Council for Exceptional Children. The purpose of this chapter is to advance the education of individuals with disabilities and to promote related, educational, scientific, and support purposes.

Jobs in education

Prepare for a wide range of opportunities with an early childhood education degree.

Career Projected Salary
Child/Family/School/General Social Worker $58,380
Preschool/Childcare Teacher $37,130
Childcare/Preschool Director $54,290
Special Education Teacher $65,910

Take a tour of our Child Development and Learning Lab

The Child Development and Learning Laboratory (CDLL) offers Central Michigan University students, children, families and Early Childhood Professionals a leading-edge educational and professional space.

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