Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Owings Mills, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 20,604 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Tuition and Fees for one semester
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Key Summary
Stevenson’s Early Childhood program is designed for teachers to build blocks to a young child’s education by emphasizing experiential learning in a diverse school environment. From your very first year, you will be in actual classroom environments with students, including preschools, public, and private schools. As you reach your senior year, you’ll be in a yearlong internship in a Professional Development School, putting into action all you’ve learned.
As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of discipline content and content-related pedagogy to design and implement effective instruction for all learners.
- Use knowledge of diverse students to design instruction and create a culturally responsive, equitable environment to support achievement for all learners.
- Design and implement instruction that engages students, encourages student participation, promotes higher-level thinking, and supports instructional outcomes.
- Design and implement assessment that monitors student learning, provides purposeful feedback on progress, and furnishes evidence to inform instruction.
- Reflect on teaching, collaborate in a professional learning community, seek professional development opportunities, engage in inquiry, persist toward goals, and exhibit integrity and professionalism.
Potential career paths include:
- Academic Advisor| Childcare Worker| Social and Human Service Assistant| Teacher| Teacher Assistant
We’re excited that you’re considering becoming part of our creative and supportive community. Stevenson is committed to providing a well-rounded academic experience, personalized support for international students, and a welcoming campus environment.
Private Scholarships
As an online college that accepts financial aid, this includes scholarships and grants that are offered by private sources — such as fraternal and religious organizations, labor unions, professional associations, social groups, and ethnic associations. Because they are private and therefore not administered by Stevenson, you will need to research and apply for them on your own. The best place to start your research is your local church or synagogue, or a local club such as the Lions or Kiwanis. In addition, various publications contain private resource information; they can be found in your local library or bookstore.
Report Your Private Funding
When applying for financial aid for your online degree, any outside funding you receive must be taken into account when your eligibility is determined for need-based financial aid, such as the Direct Student Loan program. If you have been offered funding from a source outside the University, you should notify the Financial Aid Office of the amount and of the donor.
Federal Loans
A part of your financial aid award may be a loan from the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. A loan must be repaid. Therefore, when deciding whether to borrow, you should examine your need for assistance and your future ability to repay. Generally, you will have from 10 to 25 years to repay your loan, depending on the repayment plan you choose. Your monthly payment amount will be based on how much you borrowed and how long you take to repay. Direct Loans have a fixed interest rate that differs depending on the loan type. The terms and conditions of all loans are explained in the Master Promissory Note which all borrowers must complete and sign.
Alternative/Private Education Loan
Alternative Student Loans, also commonly referred to as Private Education Loans, are consumer loans offered by banks, credit unions, and other private lenders to cover the cost of college not covered by financial aid for online degrees.
Before applying for an Alternative Student Loan, the student and parent of a dependent student should compare the terms of the loan with loan assistance available through the Federal Direct Student Loan and Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Programs. Most Alternative Student Loan Programs are not competitive with the Federal Loan Programs and are only intended to provide supplemental education financing after all federal options are exhausted.
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in early childhood education: liberal arts and technology. Candidates must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements
- FYS 100 First Year Seminar
- FYS 102 First Year Seminar
- ED 108 Learning Experiences for Young Children
- ED 108F Year 1 Field Placement
- ED 202F Year 2 Field Placement
- ED 203F Year 2 Field Placement
- ED 205 Year 2 Seminar
- ED 230 Processes and Acquisition of Reading
- ED 270 Curriculum Principles and Practices
- ED 271 Principles of Assessment
- ED 272 Principles of Special Education
- ED 302 Year Three Seminar I
- ED 303 Year Three Seminar II
- ED 305F Year 3 Field Placement
- ED 306F Year 3 Field Placement
- ED 318 Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Early Childhood Education
- ED 319 Methods of Teaching Science: Early Childhood
- ED 331 Instruction of Reading
- ED 365 Materials for Teaching Reading
- ED 410 Assessment for Reading Instruction
- ED 435 Internship Seminar I
- ED 436 Internship Seminar II
- ED 440 Internship I: Early Childhood
- ED 441 Internship II: Early Childhood
- ENG 282 Literary Genres: Youth Literature
- IS 302 Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom
- PHIL 420 Philosophy of Education
- PSY 206 Child Development
- PSY 330 Educational Psychology
Fine Arts elective
Select one course from course prefix designators ART, FMI, MUS, PHOTO, or THEA. It must be a SEE-certified Fine Arts.
Social Science elective
GEO elective (recommended)
HIST elective
Any SEE-certified HIST course.
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education program will:
- Apply knowledge of discipline content and content-related pedagogy to design and implement effective instruction for all learners.
- Use knowledge of diverse students to design instruction and create a culturally responsive, equitable environment to support achievement for all learners.
- Design and implement instruction that engages students, encourages student participation, promotes higher-level thinking, and supports instructional outcomes.
- Design and implement assessment that monitors student learning, provides purposeful feedback on progress, and furnishes evidence to inform instruction.
- Reflect on teaching, collaborate in a professional learning community, seek professional development opportunities, engage in inquiry, persist toward goals, and exhibit integrity and professionalism.
Student Teaching Placements
- Garrison Forest School
- Irvine Nature Center
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore
- The Odyssey School
- Baltimore County Public Schools
Top Employers
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Baltimore County Public Schools
- Celebree Learning Centers
- Harford County Public Schools
- Kennedy Krieger Institute
Graduate Opportunities
- La Salle University
- Loyola University Maryland
- McDaniel College
- Notre Dame of Maryland University
- Stevenson University
- Towson University
Career Pathways
- Academic Advisor
- Childcare Worker
- Social and Human Service Assistant
- Teacher
- Teacher Assistant
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