Program Details
This online early childhood education degree is for students who wish to design their careers in teaching early childhood education. Skills taught include the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of children from birth through kindergarten age.
The degree offers three concentrations:
- Professional Education
- Early Childhood
- Alternative Licensure
The Professional Education concentration is for those interested in teaching kindergarten or public school Pre-K. The Early Childhood concentration is for those who are not certified to teach in public schools but are interested in working with young children in other settings. The Alternative Licensure concentration is for those who already have degrees and are ready for the challenge of teaching.
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Western Carolina University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Associate DegreeRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Criminal Background Check, Additional Materials May Be Required