Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education major focuses on preparing teachers of young children from birth through grade 3. The program emphasizes child development, working with parents, inclusive educational practices, understanding diversity and authentic assessment. The program prepares students to work in early education and care settings as well as primary grades (K-3). The program includes a variety of field experiences ending with student teaching experiences in Pre-Kindergarten for 8 weeks and a K-3 setting for 8 weeks. An undergraduate major in Early Childhood Education leads to a Minnesota Teaching Licensure for birth through third-grade classrooms. Teaching licensure programs at St. Cloud State University are approved by Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). This program also offers induction support for teacher candidates through the first three years of their first teaching positions.