BACHELOR’S DEGREE · 100% ONLINE

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Trains early childhood educators with foundations in human development, preschool curriculum, and supervised teaching practice.

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Degree
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Format
100% Online
Duration
3.5 years · 12 quarters
Credits
158 total

Program Overview

A program combining developmental psychology, curriculum design, and teaching practicums to prepare educators to guide the learning and well-being of children ages 0–6.

Why Study This Bachelor’s?

Development-Based Training
Child developmental psychology integrated into every stage of the curriculum.
Extensive Teaching Practice
Six supervised teaching practicums in real classroom settings.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Covers language, logical-mathematical thinking, art, and special educational needs.

What You Will Learn

✓Child development from ages 0–6
✓Preschool curriculum design
✓Play-based teaching strategies
✓Educational needs and disability

What You Will Work In

✓Early childhood and preschool teaching
✓Curriculum coordination in childcare centers
✓Child development consulting
✓Early intervention programs

Curriculum (158 Credits Total)

Semester 1
LEI 101Historical Foundations of Education4 Cr
LEI 102Oral Expression and Written Production3 Cr
MAT 001Fundamentals of Mathematics3 Cr
HIS 021Contemporary History3 Cr
ICS 105Introduction to Social Sciences2 Cr
PSI 100General Psychology3 Cr
Semester 2
PSI 110Developmental Psychology 1 (ages 0 to 3)3 Cr
PSI 112Psychology of Learning I2 Cr
TIE 100Technology Applied to Education2 Cr
FIL 201Introduction to Philosophy2 Cr
BIO 001General Biology3 Cr
LEI 201Fundamentals and Structure of Curriculum3 Cr
Semester 3
LEI 301Teaching-Learning Process4 Cr
LEI 302Teaching Practicum I (Observation)2 Cr
PSI 111Developmental Psychology 2 (ages 3 to 6)3 Cr
LEI 303Preschool-Level Curriculum3 Cr
PSI 213Scientific Research Methodology 13 Cr
Semester 4
LEI 401Early Childhood Teaching Methods3 Cr
LEI 304Early Childhood Learning Assessment3 Cr
LEI 305Teaching Practicum II — Interaction2 Cr
PSI 113Psychology of Learning II2 Cr
LEI 307Application of Play-Based Strategies in the Classroom3 Cr
LSI 304Ethical-Legal Standards Applied in Early Childhood3 Cr
Semester 5
LEI 500Classroom Educational Management Structures3 Cr
LEI 501Language Development3 Cr
LEI 502Development of Logical-Mathematical Thinking4 Cr
LEI 503Development and Stimulation in Early Childhood3 Cr
LEI 504Neuroscience and Learning3 Cr
Semester 6
LEI 505Development of Oral and Written Language4 Cr
LEI 506Educational Innovation in Early Childhood3 Cr
LEI 507Preschool Health and Nutrition Management3 Cr
LEI 508Educational Needs and Disability3 Cr
Semester 7
PSI 506Educational Psychology3 Cr
LEI 701Children’s Literature3 Cr
LEI 702Education and Artistic Expression3 Cr
LEI 703Hygiene and Safety2 Cr
LEI 704Teaching Practicum III — Classroom Management3 Cr
Semester 8
PSI 214Research Methodology 22 Cr
LEI 801Attention to Diversity and Inclusion3 Cr
LEI 802Social Pedagogy2 Cr
LEI 803Body Expression and Psychomotor Development3 Cr
LEI 804Music Education and Expression2 Cr
Semester 9
LEI 900Teaching Practicum IV — Classroom Management3 Cr
LET 901Teaching and Technology Resources for Early Childhood3 Cr
LEI 902Educational Ecosystem in Early Childhood2 Cr
LEI 903School, Family, and Community3 Cr
ING 001English 1 (ESOL-I)2 Cr
Semester 10
LEI 904Teaching Practicum V — Classroom Management3 Cr
LEI 905Creativity Workshop in Early Childhood3 Cr
ING 002English 2 (ESOL-II)2 Cr
LEI 906Development of Thinking Skills3 Cr
LEI 907School Speech-Language Pathology3 Cr
Semester 11
LEI 907Teaching Practicum VI — Final Report2 Cr
PSI 301Social Psychology2 Cr
PSI 1211Thesis Presentation5 Cr
Semester 12
Early Childhood Education, Care, and Stimulation (ECCE) I & II4 Cr
Primary Education (K-5) I & II4 Cr
Secondary Education4 Cr
Teaching Mathematics I & II4 Cr
Teaching the English Language I & II4 Cr
Reading and Writing via BITS — Doman I & II4 Cr
Early Stimulation I & II4 Cr
Neuro-disability I & II4 Cr
ABA System4 Cr
Dance and Creativity I & II4 Cr
Group Dynamics I & II4 Cr
Assessment and Planning Design I & II4 Cr
Educational Administration and Leadership I & II4 Cr
Family Coaching and Parent Association4 Cr

At a Glance

✓3.5 years, 11 quarters (14 class weeks + 1 assessment week)
✓158 total credits · 56 courses
✓Six supervised teaching practicums and thesis presentation
✓General knowledge 27 cr · psycho-pedagogical 74 cr · mandatory 52 cr · thesis 5 cr
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