Early Childhood Education Major

Program Director: Janet Bassingthwaite

Degree Types: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Program Outcomes:

• Graduates of the Early Childhood Education program will be eligible for the North Dakota Educator’s Professional License to provide programming to children and families and/or teach from birth through 3^rd grade.
• The curriculum will provide students with a broad knowledge-base of educational content standards while learning to develop programs and classrooms that emphasize: developmentally appropriate practices; purposeful environment and lesson planning; and the importance of parent/child/community partnerships.
• Students will be prepared to become effective and reflective early childhood teachers who can plan and implement a broad range of instructional, assessment, and management strategies to create positive learning environments and meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Students will engage in responsible professional behaviors and growth as they apply effective decision making and communication skills while collaborating with career teachers in the field, families, and community agencies.