Early Childhood Development and Education, B.S.

The B.S. in Early Childhood Development & Education program at UNCG prepares students for working with young children with and without disabilities. We prepare you to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners and focus on children’s development in diverse cultural, school, and family contexts. Students choose from two options:

• Birth-kindergarten Teacher Licensure prepares students to teach in public Kindergarten and NC pre-K classrooms.
• Early Care and Education prepares students for working with young children with and without disabilities in diverse cultural, school, and family contexts.

Program Distinctions

• Best Colleges ranks UNC Greensboro’s online B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies among the best in the nation.

The Student Experience

• Fully online (some courses have set meeting times during lunch or in the evenings)
• Gain valuable experience with a required field placement in an inclusive early childhood setting or classroom
• Prior degree required (AAS in Early Childhood from a NC community college)

After Graduation

• Prepare for a career in early childhood settings and agencies serving young children and their families with the Early Care and Education Program.
• Prepare for NC licensure to teach B-K children in public school with the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Licensure programs. 
• Graduates work in positions or settings such as: child care teacher or administrator, early intervention programs (additional credential required), specialized educational programs (additional coursework may be required), and work with nonprofits or government agencies (Smart Start, Parents as Teachers). 

ONLINE DEGREE Required State Authorization Language

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