Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Program Overview

This online early childhood education program provides 90 credit hours of coursework, including professional education, related studies, and electives. It aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to positively impact young children's lives, preparing them for careers in early childhood education, including kindergarten and preschool teaching. The program emphasizes strategies for exceptional learners, diverse families, assessment, and curriculum planning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This online program offers the expertise and knowledge to make a positive educational impact on the lives of children from infancy to the kindergarten classroom. Cumberlands' commitment to providing free textbooks and offering this degree online aims to make it easily accessible for students pursuing a career in this vital field.

Objectives:

• Develop future educators to make a positive educational impact in the lives of young children.
• Equip educators with the skills to help young learners succeed in school.
• Provide a comprehensive education covering various aspects of early childhood education, including strategies for exceptional learners, working with diverse families and cultures, assessment, child development, classroom management, curriculum planning, and more.

Outline:

This curriculum is designed to offer convenience, flexibility, and a comprehensive approach to early childhood education:

Course Structure:

• The program consists of 90 credit hours, including coursework in professional education, required related studies, and electives.
• The professional education courses (63 hours) cover topics such as child development and learning, teaching diverse learners, teaching language and literacy, and classroom management.
• Required related studies (27 hours) include courses in the foundations of early childhood education, early childhood special education, and health and wellness.

Careers:

Career Paths and Opportunities:

• Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as kindergarten teachers, classroom teachers, early childhood teachers, preschool teachers, teacher assistants, and various other roles in the field of early childhood education.

Outcomes:

• The program prepares students to meet the Kentucky Teacher Standards and University of the Cumberlands' Standards, qualifying them for certification in early childhood education.