Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies / Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Program Details

This online early childhood education degree focuses on early care and education. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to open your own childcare center or advance your career within public or private childcare programs.  

There are numerous benefits to earning this online early childhood education degree. Most courses are asynchronous, allowing you to study on your own schedule. You can design your concentration that best suits your interests and career goals. Choose from such course options as:

  • Multicultural education
  • Reading, math, and science methods
  • Inclusion
  • Behavior management

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Some College

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Requires 12 college credits for transfer
  • Cannot currently hold a bachelor’s degree