Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) prepares students to work effectively with young children from birth through eight years of age and their families. Our program develops the knowledge and skills necessary to work with the youngest community members, including the embedding of substantive training across the program in developmentally, culturally, and ability appropriate for all children with a special emphasis on dual language learners and children with special needs. In completing the major, ECS students acquire the competencies to serve both young children within the natural settings of home, community, and schools.
The academic program offers core curricula and fieldwork in early childhood development and pedagogy while highlighting family engagement in the context of family, culture, language, and society. Unique to our program is the field work experience as well as service learning as most of our courses require students to experience early childhood in a variety of diverse settings. The BA in Early Childhood Studies is accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students are qualified to teach in and administer programs serving young children (with and without disabilities) from birth through eight and their families.
- Students actively engage children in their learning.
- Students are able to teach all subjects in their area of specialty and link content to pedagogy.
- Students acknowledge and support diversity of languages and cultures in and among children and families.
- Students meet the diverse needs of all children including those with special needs.
- Students are reflective and deliberative practitioners, integrating research, theory, and effective practices into their teaching.
CSUCI offers a wonderful program of Early Childhood Studies. The ECS instructors will provide you with the knowledge, skills and passion that reflects their outstanding qualities and at the same time working with young children and families. What I loved from the program was having the opportunity to design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum with children from birth through eight years of age.
Arnulfo Munoz