Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Description
- Preparation for careers working with children from birth to age 6
- Course Delivery
- Online
- Application Requirements
- A cumulative 2.0 GPA on transferred coursework
- Completion Requirements
- 125 credit hours with grades of “C” or higher on professional coursework
The Early Childhood Education bachelor's degree program prepares students to work with children from birth to age 6 as teachers, administrators, coordinators of parent programs, or in childcare programs on a professional level.
The program is focused on the study of individuals and families from a multidisciplinary perspective. Programs emphasize developmental processes throughout the life cycle; interpersonal relationships; intervention for speech, language, and hearing problems; and educational programming for children and families. The school places great importance on laboratory and field experiences along with classroom experiences.
To complete the program, students must complete 125 credit hours with grades of “C” or above on professional coursework.
Graduate Study
Individuals that have already obtained a teacher licensure in Kansas should contact Dr. Mary DeLuccie, for information regarding graduate study opportunities in Early Childhood Education.
Contact Information
Janice Nikkel
K-State Division of Continuing Education
244 College Court Building
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 785-532-2548
E-mail: jnikkel@k-state.edu
Mary DeLuccie
School of Family Studies and Human Services
307 Justin Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 785-532-1475
E-mail: deluccie@k-state.edu
