Program Details
Northern Arizona University offers an online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies – Early Childhood, a liberal arts degree. The curriculum was designed for those who want to meet educational needs of early childhood aged students, offering a broad general education and intellectual enrichment. With this liberal arts degree, you are able to design a plan of studies to meet your individual educational needs, enhancing your teaching skills. The program’s major requirements include an early childhood specialization; the option of a concentration, minor, or certificate; and interdisciplinary coursework in the areas of communication, language or science, and computer literacy. This liberal arts degree is mainly for those seeking a foundation in early childhood education to seek further career advancement or graduate studies and does not lead to teacher certification.
Students will gain general knowledge of:
- Child Development
- Early Literacy Development
- Preschool Curriculum
- Preschool Assessment
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Official transcripts
School Accreditation Statement
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission