Early Childhood Studies (Pre-K to 3rd Grade)

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Future career possibilities include:

  • Preschool (PK)
  • Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
  • Kindergarten
  • 1st - 3rd Grade Teacher
  • Birth-Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
  • And more!

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The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Pre-K to 3rd Grade provides you with the theoretical and applied knowledge necessary to understand children’s development and learning. This knowledge will enable you to develop and implement supportive practices in Pre-K-3rd grade classrooms that are evidence-based and meaningful. This major prepares students who are interested in applying to California PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction credential programs. 

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Integrated Teacher Education Program (Blended Bachelor’s + Teaching Credential)

We offer an Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) that you may be interested in. By completing the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in PK-3 ITEP, you will graduate with both a BA and a preliminary PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential.

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