Bachelor's in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Introduction
Early Childhood and Elementary Education is a Bachelor program taught at Marywood University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education prepares students to become educators for children from birth to age 8. Students study child development, educational theory, classroom management, and instructional strategies, with a focus on inclusive and diverse learning environments. The curriculum combines foundational knowledge with practical, hands-on teaching experiences.
Students complete a 120-credit program that emphasizes experiential learning. Early field placements and student teaching opportunities take place in real classroom settings, including diverse educational settings. The program also uses a Curriculum Lab with school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials, and includes classroom and clinical/professional space in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies.
Graduates are prepared for Pennsylvania teacher certification. The program supports professional roles such as preschool or kindergarten teacher, childcare center director, early childhood education consultant, curriculum specialist, and education advocate.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Marywood University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Marywood University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Marywood University as pre-requiste for admission in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements: Completed application; Official transcripts; Letter of recommendation; Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional); Essay (optional); Visit Admissions.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at http://www.marywood.edu/academics/education/programs/early-childhood-ed
More Information
- Preschool or kindergarten teacher
- Childcare center director
- Early childhood education consultant
- Curriculum specialist
- Education advocate
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.