EDvance’s BA in Early Childhood Studies is for early childhood education professionals who work full-time. Our cohorted program is designed to develop equity-driven teachers, leaders, and change agents to transform the future of children and communities.
Our BA in Early Childhood Studies is designed to meet students where they are and accommodate the reality of having to juggle life’s obligations–family, work, and school. Courses are offered remotely and at convenient times for working students with guaranteed course availability and a realistic workload.
Graduates of our program are qualified to serve in a variety of roles and capacities in the early childhood field. Over 90% of our alumni are employed in the early childhood field a year after graduation.
In a 2020 Alumni Survey 62% were employed in a classroom working with young children; 15% were employed in another role within the ECE field; 15% were employed as an administrator of a program that has direct care of young children; 8% were not currently employed in the early childhood field.
Our BA Degree in Early Childhood Studies was intentionally designed to develop high quality, workforce-ready educators. Upon completion of the ECS BA Degree, students will be proficient in the following outcomes:
Explains the role of policy, advocacy, and organizing in early childhood education to act as leaders and agents of change.
Describes and applies scientific inquiry principles for observing, assessing, documenting, and interpreting children’s development.
Describes the early childhood education field and profession with a particular focus on concepts and competencies, working conditions, management, history, systems and structures, and ethical, legal, and professional standards.
Demonstrates and applies subject-specific pedagogy and developmental processes of domain learning.
Demonstrates professional communication skills using verbal, written, and visual forms to build positive, collaborative relationships with families, children, colleagues, and the community.
Describes, practices, and promotes equitable approaches to create positive learning opportunities for children and families with a strong focus on language learning and inclusion.
Plans, develops, articulates, and implements theoretically-underpinned interventions and curriculum to create positive and healthy learning environments.
Demonstrates and elevates a culture of reflective practice.
Listen to our students describe how our dynamic remote curriculum has made higher education a possibility for busy students who work full-time like them.
Our curriculum is designed to provide students with general education and ECE content and skills via an intentional mix of instructor-led remote sessions and independent learning activities. Courses are taught over a 15-week semester and are specifically designed for the working ECE professionals.
Pathway courses and sequence are subject to change at the discretion of EDvance College.
ECS 100
Introduction to Curriculum Development
3 units
ECS 110
Introduction to Child Development
3 units
ECS 112
Child, Family and Community (Writing Development)
3 units
ECS 121
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children CORP
3 units
ECS 121A
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children Practicum
3 units
ECS 200
Inclusive Development in Infant and Toddler Settings
3 units
ECS 212
Observation and Assessment (Writing Development)
3 units
ECS 220
Brain Development in Young Children
3 units
ECS 221
Infant + Toddler Development CORP
3 units
ECS 221A
Infant + Toddler Development Practicum
3 units
ECS 250
Language, Literacy, Art, and Music (General Education)
3 units
ECS 240
Introduction to Multilingual Learners: A JEDI+B Framework
3 units
ECS 282
Exploring US History through Children’s Literature (General Education)
3 units
ECS 161
Language and Literacy Curriculum Development CORP
3 units
ECS 161A
Language and Literacy Curriculum Development Practicum
3 units
ECS 252
Early Relational Health (General Education)
3 units
ECS 270
Sensory Integration and Motor Skills
3 units
ECS 260
Mathematics for Early Childhood Educators (General Education)
3 units
ECS 281
Mathematics Curriculum Development CORP
3 units
ECS 281A
Mathematics Curriculum Development Practicum
3 units
Introduction to Child Development SBS 140
Children, Families, and Communities ECS 120
Pathway courses and sequence are subject to change at the discretion of EDvance College.
ECS 310
Social-Emotional Learning and Teaching
3 units
ECS 312
Determinants of Health and Development in Children
3 units
ECS 320
Introduction to Inclusive Development
3 units
ECS 321
Introduction to Communities of Reflective Practice CORP
3 units
ECS 321A
Introduction to Communities of Reflective Practice Practicum
3 units
ECS 330
Research in the Context of Language and Literacy
3 units
ECS 332
Professional Communication and Advocacy
3 units
ECS 340
Language and Literacy Development for Language Learners
3 units
ECS 341
Strategies for Language and Literacy Development CORP
3 units
ECS 341A
Strategies for Language and Literacy Development Practicum
3 units
ECS 430
STEAM Concepts in ECE
3 units
ECS 432
Equity in Action: Policy, Advocacy, and Organizing in Early Childhood
3 units
ECS 450
Supporting Children’s Creativity through Curriculum Development
3 units
ECS 451
Introduction to Communities of Reflective Practice CORP
3 units
ECS 451A
Pedagogical Approaches in STEAM Practicum
3 units
ECS 520
Capstone Project
6 units
ECS 531
Professional Practitioner in ECE CORP
6 units
Have a high school diploma/GED or general education credits
Be currently employed, or prepared to work a minimum of 15 hours a week at a licensed ECE center while attending courses each semester
In order to determine eligibility, students are aided by a Student Success Advocate (SSA) to submit their transcripts and admissions application. Our Admissions and Enrollment Manager will analyze prospective student transcripts to determine eligibility, with a focus on Transfer GE Criteria.
Diverse in experience
Motivated and engaged
Willing to put in the work required
Committed to advocate for the children they serve, themselves, and the field of early childhood education
Life-long learners focused on growth and development as they practice the craft of teaching
Our BA in Early Childhood Studies program was designed to meet students where they are at academically today and fast-track the rest of their academic journey with a focused curriculum and guaranteed courses. Our academic advisors are available to help map our your specific education plan and next available cohort start date following the guidelines below.
1.
Complete an EDvance Education Plan by having a 1-on-1 Advising Session with an EDvance Academic Advisor.
Schedule an Advising Lesson2.
Based on the number of eligible units completed, EDvance Academic Advisor will identify the appropriate semester for admission.
See Transfer Requirements3.
Complete remainder of admissions process as instructed by your EDvance Academic Advisor.
See Admissions Processmail
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