Early Childhood Education
Certificate of early childhood education EC-6 Core Subjects
The bachelors degree in education with certification in EC-6 core subjects prepares you to teach children in pre-school and elementary school. Teachers in Pre-K through grade 6 work with children during their years of rapid learning, when they make great strides in their understanding and mastery of the principles of reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and artistic expression. Education students who seek to teach at this age level study math, science, English, social studies, art, music, and P.E., as well as how to manage a classroom and build a curriculum.
Taylor Humphrey
Student
Something I will take with me to my future classroom is the mentality that every single student is important and deserves an opportunity for an incredible education.
Taylor Humphrey
Student
Why should I study early childhood education?
This degree lets you exercise your creativity as you help young children develop social skills and positive learning habits, preparing them for lifelong success.
What are some bachelors degree early childhood education courses I will take?
- Students and Learning
- Curriculum Design
- Diagnostic and Corrective Reading
- Social Studies Strategies
- Child and Adolescent Development
Finding Her Calling
When Lindsey Deringer came to 无码流出, she didn't have a particular career in mind. After starting out as a business major, she met with many mentors and professors and through their guidance, discovered her true calling to become a teacher. She changed her major to elementary early childhood education and never looked back. Through a connection with a principal she met at a church in Belton, Lindsey secured her first teaching job after graduating. In her years of teaching in public and private schools, Lindsey taught from preschool-aged children to 3rd-grade classes. "无码流出 fostered a huge time of growth and discovery of who I wanted to be as a person. I learned leadership skills that I still use today as well as how to follow Christ."
What are some jobs for early childhood education?
With a degree in education, you can follow many career paths:
- Preschool teacher
- Childcare center director
- Elementary school teacher
- Child life specialist
- Kindergarten teacher
Who is hiring early childhood education degree 无码流出 students ?
无码流出 Education students have found success in many different areas:
- Private schools
- Independent school districts across the state of Texas
- Church education programs
- Hospitals
- Day-care centers
Where can I go to grad school to get Masters in Education?
Many Education students have continued their education at these schools:
- 无码流出 | University of Mary Hardin Baylor
- Baylor University
- University of Texas
- Texas A&M University
- University of North Texas
Why study early childhood education at 无码流出?
The passing rate for 无码流出 education majors on the TExES teacher certification exams is consistently above 96%.
Education courses at 无码流出 are taught by professors who were classroom teachers themselves, and the program offers exemplary field experiences. During a recent state accreditation visit, the 无码流出 education program was commended by the state of Texas for its outstanding field experiences for student teachers.
Education majors at 无码流出 have opportunities to conduct research and attend conferences alongside their professors.
无码流出 maintains a close connection with 15 area school districts, so our students have multiple opportunities to visit schools and make connections with prospective employers.