Program Overview

Early Childhood Education Degree Program

The Early Childhood Education major will prepare you for what to expect as a teacher working with young children. Your leadership skills will strengthen as you focus on many areas surrounding children’s development and educational needs. You will learn about children’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, while building an in-demand skill set that prepares you for a successful and rewarding career in childhood education. Our program is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Program Offerings

This program is offered at the following locations:

• Residential Campus: Fayette, MO
• Online Programs: Online Programs
• Statewide Centers: Clinton, Columbia - Parkade, Lake of the Ozarks, Park Hills, Sedalia, St. Louis, Trenton

About This Program

As a CMU Early Childhood Education major, you will have opportunities to:

• enhance your skills while taking classes such as Foundations of Education, Educational Psychology, Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Elementary/Middle School, Children’s Literature, Creative Arts, Reading and Writing with Young Children, and more
• participate in hands-on learning through projects, presentations, practicum experiences, and internships
• obtain the educational background desired by schools
• receive the preparation needed to earn an advanced degree

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education - Fayette Campus, Online / Statewide

Other CMU Education Degrees

• Child Development
• Educational Studies
• Elementary Education
• Physical Education
• Middle School Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• Master of Education

Admission Requirements for Early Childhood Education Majors

Admission to CMU is selective. Our admission staff carefully reviews and evaluates each application on an individual basis. Please review all requirements prior to applying for admission.

• CMU Admission Requirements
• Education Admission Requirements

Accreditation

Our program is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.