Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
offered by The University of Arizona Global Campus

Public University
Estd. 2005

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Course Info

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
at
UAGC
Overview

Prepare for a leadership role as you learn how to evaluate and refine strategies and curricula

Duration	48 months
Mode of learning	Online
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
at
UAGC
Highlights

Earn a degree from The University of Arizona Global Campus
Learn from industry experts

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
at
UAGC
Course details

Skills you will learn

English Communication skills

Who should do this course?

For individuals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field

What are the course deliverables?

Summarize principles of child development including cognitive, physical, linguistic, social-emotional and affective domains that define healthy, respectful, supportive, and developmentally stimulating environments for children
Design developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to implement professional learning standards and curriculum, focused on meeting the academic and developmental needs of children
Justify the goals, benefits, and responsible use of observation, documentation, and assessment strategies in working with families, colleagues, and communities to determine appropriate learning methods for children
Analyze effective strategies that focus on collaboration and communication with families, communities, and colleagues to foster positive and supportive relationships that impact learning and development of children
Analyze the principles of equity, pedagogy, and inclusivity to meet the needs of typically and atypically developing children as well as culturally and linguistically diverse children and their families
Promote ethical standards through reflective practice and collaboration, critical application of current research and theories, and identification as an early childhood professional and leader while continually advocating on behalf of children and families

More about this course

Launch your career as a proponent of education and child development with your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from the University of Arizona Global Campus
In this ECE online degree program, you will discover all the wonders of early childhood education as you learn ways to support children during a pivotal time of academic and personal growth
When you complete the required undergraduate coursework, you will be well-acquainted with the education industry, be highly trained in various theories of childhood development, and exhibit advanced instructional skills

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
at
UAGC
Curriculum

Freshman Year

GEN 101 Developing Skills & Strategies for Success

GEN 102 Digital Fluency for Life & the Workplace

GEN 103 Information Literacy

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 225 Introduction to Film

PHI 103 Informal Logic

PHI 208 Ethics & Moral Reasoning

ENG 122 English Composition II

COM 200 Interpersonal Communication

POL 201 American National Government

Sophomore Year

SSC 101 Introduction to Social Science

SCI 207 Our Dependence upon the Environment

MAT 222 Intermediate Algebra

GEN 499 General Education Capstone

EDU 100 Issues in Education

ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

ECE 214 Nutrition & Health of Children & Families

ECE 207 Professional Responsibilities in the Early Childhood Environment

ECE 312 Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs

ECE 332 Child Development

Junior Year

ECD 201 Atypical Development

ECD 315 Curriculum Planning & Design for Early Learners

ECD 310 Exceptional Learning & Inclusion

ECE 313 Collaboration with Parents & Community

ECE 355 Understanding Behavior & Family Dynamics

ECE 315 Language Development in Young Children

ECE 335 Children’s Literature

ECD 405 Assessment & Intervention

ECE 405 Children & Families in a Diverse Society

EDU 499 College of Education Capstone

Senior Year

Electives

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
at
UAGC
Faculty details

Stephanie Heald, PhD

Dr. Stephanie Heald is the Program Chair for the BA Early Childhood Education and BA Early Childhood Education-Administration program and an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona Global Campus. She is the co-host of the ‘Early Childhood Chatter' podcast and co-director of the UAGC Early Childhood Education Virtual Conference. In 2018, she traveled to Haiti where she was able to instruct in a local school and truly saw how the power of one could make a difference. It was in 2014, that she officially adopted the philosophy and education consulting company, ‘One to the First Power’, and has since been sharing this message with educators, students, and school communities.