The Early Childhood Studies program has been placed on moratorium status and is not currently accepting new students. Students who have already declared this major will be allowed to complete their program.
The Early Childhood Studies program prepares knowledgeable professionals to work with young children and their families. The program is designed to promote understandings of child development and psychological processes; the ways sociological, historical, philosophical, political and cultural factors contribute to varied learning, development and educational opportunity; ethics; and practices that support emotional, social and cognitive development, including creativity, reflection, critical thinking and problem solving.
The program does not lead to or result in teaching certification or endorsement.