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Bachelor of Science (BS), Early Childhood Education
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Program Overview
The Early Childhood Education program combines research and hands-on training in the field and classroom. You’ll teach in public and private classroom settings in diverse environments, including elementary and preschool settings. Our program is certified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and focuses on literacy, math, and science curriculum development. You’ll learn how to incorporate play and learning in the classroom as it relates to a healing environment. You’ll be prepared to obtain your state-required literacy and early childhood certifications before graduation.
National statistics show that by the end of third grade, 74% of struggling readers will never catch up. This important statistic drives our program’s emphasis on literacy. Over the course of your studies, you will take four literacy courses, including Literacy Development for All Students, Literacy Development: Assessment Guides Instruction, Literacy Development: Informed Instructional Decisions, and Literacy Development Across the Curriculum and Across Grade Levels. These four courses are required for the Read to Succeed certification, which all Anderson University graduates receive.
Your Early Childhood Education degree from Anderson University gives you the skills and training you need to become a certified educator. Educators are in high demand across the country and a South Carolina certification is reciprocal in 47 states, creating an open path for you to step into any classroom across America. The median salary for an elementary school teacher is $61,350, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many educators choose to obtain a master’s degree to increase earning potential.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
121
Program Type: BS
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Kim Tisi
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
Career Outcomes
*Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.
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Why AU?
Anderson University’s College of Education has strong partnerships with local school districts, both public and private. These partnerships allow you to learn through embedded clinical experiences and spend time with students in classrooms throughout your time at AU. Dozens of school districts visit AU’s campus for our annual networking event to interview our teacher candidates. Many students end the day with job offers or opportunities to pursue from multiple districts. Our students are strongly positioned to enter the workforce because both their skills and character are in high demand.
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