Early Childhood EducationBachelor of Science

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Inspire through education

Earn your early childhood education degree and learn the importance of early literacy development for infants and their families and young children up to third grade. As a student of this early learning program, you'll have internship opportunities to better help define professional goals. In this program, you'll learn early literacy development, and also learn innovative iPad techniques for instructional strategies and assessments.

As an early childhood education major, you'll combine theory with practical applications and understand both the physical and emotional development of babies, toddlers and preschoolers. While working with early learners, you'll observe different types of early learning communities—daycare centers, preschools, elementary schools and early learning centers. Plus, you'll network with key influencers and explore how to implement current technologies to supplement your future approach to teaching and learning.

Early childhood education degree information

The early childhood education program prepares you to teach students through grade three. You'll learn how to manage a classroom and you'll gain a firm introduction to childhood education. You will immerse yourself in the world of education and explore childhood development. Through your major courses, you'll learn:

  • Innovative real-world teaching strategies
  • Skills to support students emotionally, physically and socially
  • Child screenings, assessments and parental involvement strategies

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Kelly Burlison
All of my students have a gift, and when a teacher knows her students, she can help them unlock it.
Kelly Burlison, College of Education, associate professor

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Career opportunities

Gain the skills necessary to teach children from birth to age three and learn the importance of early literacy development. See where an early childhood education degree can take you.

Early childhood education teacher (pre-school - third grade)

Early childhood education teachers hold a precious and rewarding role at a school. They foster the curriculum and educational activities and ensure that children's needs are met and that they participate in a safe and healthy learning environment.

Director of an early learning center

Daycare or preschool directors lead a staff of teachers and design the overall learning program for young students. They are responsible for every aspect of a learning center's curriculum and ensure that children are being cared for.

Early childhood education teacher

Early childhood education teachers hold a precious and rewarding role at a school. They foster the curriculum and educational activities and ensure that children's needs are met and that they participate in a safe and healthy learning environment.

Early learning center director

Daycare or preschool directors lead a staff of teachers and design the overall learning program for young students. They are responsible for every aspect of a learning center's curriculum and ensure that children are being cared for.

Child, family and school social worker

Social workers for young children work with families to coordinate a life plan that helps children get the emotional and social fulfillment needed to foster healthy behavior and personal growth.

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Cost and aid

Estimated annual cost of attendance

Fee name2023–20242024–2025
Tuition$41,200$42,730
Housing and food$13,750$14,330
Materials$500$250
Student services$1,000$1,000
Technology$750$750
Estimated total$57,200$59,060

Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.

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Undergraduate Application deadlines

Fall entry

Early action:

  • Apply by Nov. 15; submit supporting documents by Dec. 1; receive decision by Dec. 15.
  • Apply by Jan. 15; submit supporting documents by Feb. 1; receive decision by Feb. 15.

Regular decision:

  • Apply by March 1; receive decision by March 15.
  • Applications completed after March 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Spring entry

  • Apply by Dec. 1; decisions released on a rolling basis.
  • Applications completed after Dec. 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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I have dreamt of becoming a teacher for as long as I can remember. I plan to pursue a master’s degree at Lynn before taking the leap as an educator.

Jamie Sabeeney '23
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Early Childhood Education
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