GenesisU offers a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education & Religion. This degree offers students the opportunity to focus on Early Childhood Education. The sample program below focuses on the growth and development of children, ages birth though age eight, and the educational and care practices needed to support young children and their families.
This program does not necessarily lead to any specific State licensure.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:
This degree requires 120 credits, with a minimum of 30 credits in General Education, and a minimum of 30 credits in the program content area. A sample program of study for the degree is shown below:
ECE 300 – Intro to Early Childhood Education
ECE 301 – Child Development
ECE 302 – Assessment Or EDU 309 Assessment in Early and Special Education
ECE 303 – School, Family, and Community Collaboration
ECE 307 – Health, Safety & Nutrition
ECE 325 – Literacy Development
Select additional courses from the following:
ECE 304 – Exceptional Child
ECE 305 – Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
ECE 306 – Early Childhood Curriculum
ECE 315 – Mathematics in Early Childhood
ECE 320 – Science in Early Childhood
ECE 335 – Creative Thinking & the Arts
EDU 440 – Managing the Environment
EDU 335 – Building Teacher-Student Relationships
EDU 310 – Adapting Curricula
EDU 313 – Language Development
EDU 330 – Masterful Classroom Management
EDU 340 – Masterful Lesson Planning
EDU 400 – Practicum
Or other EDU or ECE listed courses
Students will include 9 credits in Religious related courses.
State Licensure and Certification Disclaimer:
Genesis University programs are designed to provide a quality education; however, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the program of their choice meets all licensure or certification requirements in their state of residence or in any state where they intend to seek employment.
Requirements for professional licensure and certification vary by state and are subject to change without notice. Genesis University strongly recommends that students contact the appropriate state licensing or certification agency prior to beginning their program to obtain the most current information regarding state-specific requirements.
Genesis University makes no representation or guarantee that completion of any program will automatically satisfy state licensure or certification requirements. Students are encouraged to review their state’s regulations regularly and plan accordingly.