Overview
Guide the youngest generations as they learn, play, and grow. The Early Childhood programs at CMU Online adhere to the guidelines and are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Michigan Department of Education’s requirements, so you’ll graduate prepared to start making a difference in young lives on day one.
Plus, if you are already working in early childhood care and education, you may be eligible for tuition assistance for this program. Learn more at T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Michigan.
Explore Programs
Early Childhood Development and Learning, Bachelor of Applied Arts
Location:
Online (supervised teaching experiences are required as part of program)
Recognition:
Among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report
Your Goal:
Develop the skills to teach young children and advance your career in a childcare or preschool environment. If you’re interested in teaching in an elementary school, see our major that offers a B.S. in Education.
About the Program:
Discover the unique learning needs of young children and equip yourself to give them a great start in life. You’ll earn your Bachelor of Applied Arts (and this program requires a minor), and gain the expertise to work with children from diverse backgrounds in settings such as:
- Developmental Assessment of Children
- Infant Toddler Development
- Best Practices in Early Childhood Settings
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Developmental Psychology
- Families, Schools and Communities
Get a head start on a master’s degree through an accelerated program path! Eligible students may take courses that apply towards both their bachelor’s degree and the MA Higher Ed & Social Justice program(s). Contact us to learn more!
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Bachelor of Science degree and gain the expertise to work with children from diverse backgrounds in settings such as:
- Child care centers
- Preschools
- Head Start and Early Head Start programs
- Great Start Readiness programs
And in roles such as:
- Preschool teacher
- Child care worker
- Preschool director
- Child care center director
CMU offers engaging online learning and field experience opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Early Childhood Development and Learning, Bachelor of Science
Location:
Online (supervised teaching experiences are required as part of program)
Recognition:
Among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report
Your Goal:
Develop the skills to teach young children and advance your career in a childcare or preschool environment. If you’re interested in teaching in an elementary school, see our major that offers a B.S. in Education.
About the Program:
Discover the unique learning needs of young children and equip yourself to give them a great start in life. You’ll gain supervised teaching experiences in a variety of early childhood settings and build skills through courses such as:
- Developmental Assessment of Children
- Infant Toddler Development
- Best Practices in Early Childhood Settings
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Developmental Psychology
- Families, Schools and Communities
Get a head start on a master’s degree through an accelerated program path! Eligible students may take courses that apply towards both their bachelor’s degree and the MA Higher Ed & Social Justice program(s). Contact us to learn more!
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Bachelor of Science degree and gain the expertise to work with children from diverse backgrounds in settings such as:
- Child care centers
- Preschools
- Head Start and Early Head Start programs
- Great Start Readiness programs
And in roles such as:
- Preschool teacher
- Child care worker
- Preschool director
- Child care center director
CMU offers engaging online learning and field experience opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Teaching Early Childhood, B-K and Early Childhood Special Education, Bachelor of Science in Education
Location:
Online (with some field experiences)
Recognition:
Among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report
Your Goal:
Prepare for a successful career teaching young learners from birth to Kindergarten including those qualifying for early childhood special education services.
About the Program:
Gain the knowledge and experience you need to care for and teach all early learners as you cultivate a deeper understanding of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in infants, toddlers preschoolers and kindergartners. Clinical experiences in classrooms and programs for early learners—with and without disabilities—enrich classroom learnings in courses for:
- Early Childhood Development
- Learning Content through Play
- Teaching Children with Disabilities
- Best Practices in Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Mental Health
- Administration, Professionalism and Leadership
- Family and Community Partnerships
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn a specialized education-focused bachelor’s degree—BSED Teaching Early Childhood, B-K & Early Childhood Special Education—and qualify to seek certification to teach Kindergarten and Early Childhood Special Education in Michigan. You’ll have the necessary skills and preparation to impact early learners in their social and academic development in a variety of early childhood education and early childhood special education settings, including:
- Preschool and Great Start Readiness Program
- Kindergarten
- Childcare Homes and Centers
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Head Start and Early Head Start Programs
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
*This program will not qualify you to teach beyond kindergarten.
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