University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Early Childhood Education BS
Johnstown, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 27,134 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time, two terms | for out-of-state residents
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Key Summary
The Pitt-Johnstown Early Childhood Education Program prepares our candidates to become certified graduates of Early Childhood Education who are eligible to teach in Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade.
The curriculum includes a distribution of courses in the arts and sciences, field-connected education courses, and an academic concentration. Early childhood educators have the opportunity for employment in a field that dramatically shapes and influences the lives of their students. They are flexible, use various instructional methods, and enjoy an autonomous work environment in public and private schools, daycare centers, and preschool settings.
Pitt-Johnstown Financial Aid
Scholarship eligibility for incoming first-year or new students to Pitt-Johnstown will be assessed by the Admissions Office upon acceptance.
Process For Continuing Students
Each year, the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s Financial Aid Office awards numerous Gift and Endowed (G&E) scholarships, made available to deserving students through the generosity of many individuals, clubs, organizations, industries, businesses, and foundations.
The selection of scholarship recipients is based on specific criteria defined by the donor. A student’s academic performance and financial need may also be considered when deciding upon qualified candidates. Most G&E scholarships are geared toward continuing students; Pitt-Johnstown may require students to complete a scholarship application for consideration.
Completing the scholarship application does not guarantee selection, however, by completing the application, students are automatically considered for each scholarship that Pitt-Johnstown offers as well as several outside scholarships.
General Requirements
For consideration, students must:
- be enrolled for at least 6 credits in a degree-seeking program at Pitt-Johnstown.
- have successfully completed 12 credits as a degree-seeking student at Pitt-Johnstown.
- have earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 to be considered for need-based scholarships.
- be registered for the upcoming fall term by May 15.
- comply with Pitt-Johnstown's satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid.
- not be in default on an educational loan or not owe repayment on a federal grant.
- not have earned a Bachelor’s Degree.
Scholarship Exclusions/Adjustments
Limited G&E funds are available to full scholarship recipients. Scholarship awards may be adjusted if Financial Aid determines a student is the recipient of a full tuition scholarship or tuition remission.
Any student who receives a scholarship and/or grant awards that total more than Pitt-Johnstown’s annual cost of attendance, as defined by the Financial Aid Office, will have one or more awards reduced or cancelled.
The Financial Aid Office awards G&E scholarships based upon the information available at the time of the award, including intended major or cumulative GPA, as well as any other possible variables. In the event that this information is inaccurate or changes, the Financial Aid Office has the right to reduce, change, or cancel the award.
Major Requirements
Non-Upper Level
(required 6 credits)
- NATSC 0080 - Integrated Sciences
- PSY 0230 - Child Development
Upper Level
(required 36 credits)
- ECED 1101 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- ECED 1111 - Early Childhood Education Field Practicum 1
- ECED 1112 - Early Childhood Education Field Practicum 2
- ECED 1113 - Early Childhood Education Field Practicum 3
- ECED 1123 - Writing Development
- ECED 1151 - Early Language and Literature
- ECED 1153 - Literacy in The Primary Grades
- ECED 1154 - Differentiated Literacy Instruction Across the Content Areas
- ECED 1162 - Integrating the Creative Arts
- ECED 1171 - Science Technology and Health
- ECED 1172 - Mathematics Foundations
- ECED 1173 - Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
- ECED 1183 - Engaging Young Children in Learning (C&I)
- ECED 1190 - Family and School Collaboration
Student Teaching
(required 16 credits)
- ECED 1174 - Pre-Primary Student Teaching
- ECED 1184 - Primary Student Teaching
- FDSED 1199 - Student Teaching Seminar
Free Electives
- Free Electives - (required 7 credits)
- IT 1101 - Instructional Technology For 21st Century Learning Environments
- Free Elective (1 - 3 credits)
- Free Elective (1 - 3 credits)