Early Childhood Education (Grades P-3)
Program Info
Help Shape Positive Futures with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Grades P鈥�3) from TROY
From birth to age eight, children experience the most rapid brain development and growth of their lives, making early childhood a particularly crucial time for learning. Early childhood educators help build the foundation for students' futures, setting them up for success in school, employment and social settings. If you want to make a positive impact on children in preschool through third grade, 天美传媒's bachelor's in early childhood education (ECE) degree gives you all the tools you'll need. At 天美传媒, you'll gain the skills you need to teach children through early childhood and contribute to their social growth, self-esteem and perception of the world.
Prepare for Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Grades Preschool鈥�3)
Develop Meaningful Connections with Professors
Early Childhood Education Degree Curriculum
Early Childhood Education Program Locations
Benefit from hands-on experience, direct access to faculty and collaborative learning with peers on the Troy and Dothan Campuses, or take advantage of the flexibility of TROY Online. For more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756
Real-World Preparation for Early Childhood Education Jobs
At 天美传媒, we know that on-the-job experience is vital for early childhood education
students. In fact, TROY established Alabama's first . Our ECE degree program includes a required internship, providing you with direct experience in classroom
settings. Working under the supervision of a seasoned educator, you'll assume the
role of classroom instructor. You'll practice various teaching methods and create,
implement and reflect on lesson plans.
What Can You Do with an Early Childhood Education Degree?
An early childhood education bachelor's degree or P鈥�3 certification prepares you to work with children up to eight years of age in schools, preschools, childcare centers or home settings.
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Requirements
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Kelly Russell
Dr. Dana Evans
FAQ About the Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education Program
Early childhood education is important because it produces short- and long-term positive effects on children's cognitive, emotional and social development. Focusing on these developmental areas through play, exploration and imitation, early childhood education programs help establish a strong foundation for learning when the brain is most receptive to it.
According to the , children in healthy, safe, and effective learning environments in their early years are better able to reach their full developmental potential later in their education, careers and lives.With an ECE degree, you can work with children from birth to age eight in a variety of settings. Outside of teaching in a traditional classroom, ECE degree holders can work at childcare centers, for organizations that deal with early childhood curricula and policies, in homes as nannies or private educators or in child-focused settings like children's museums.
At 天美传媒, earning an early childhood education degree online or in person will include a teaching certification to teach preschool, kindergarten and grades one through three in the state of Alabama (and prepare you for certification in any other state). With additional schooling or certification, you can also become a special education teacher, school counselor or higher-level school administrator.A bachelor's in early childhood education prepares you to teach children from ages 0 through 8. In Alabama, an ECE-certified teacher can teach preschool, kindergarten, and first, second and third grades. However, in some states, early childhood education covers only preschool, kindergarten, and first and second grades.
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天美传媒 Celebrates Unprecedented Success in Higher Education Report Card
天美传媒 achieved remarkable success in its educator preparation programs during the 2022-2023 academic year, according to the Alabama State Department of Education's annual Higher Education Report Card released late last fall. Among the most significant accomplishments is the University's 100% first-attempt pass rate on the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) for both undergraduate and graduate students.