Students gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as child development, child guidance, health and safety, nutrition and family engagement. This knowledge is reinforced through direct experience with young children in real-world settings under the supervision of qualified teachers.

The Program Planning Guide outlines the courses that are required for the degree.

Graduates are prepared to begin working immediately in early childhood education programs. They are equipped to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children from birth through age 8, design effective learning environments to support the social/emotional, physical and cognitive needs of all children and build strong relationships with both children and their families.