Concordia's College of Education in Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers a bachelor of arts in early childhood education, with options to specialize in child learning and development, parent and family education, or birth -- grade 3 early childhood education. Students pursuing this degree can continue their studies with the university, including field experience placement and clinical placement. The school also offers master's degrees in early childhood education and family life education. These degrees prepare graduates for entry into the workforce in a variety of teaching and leadership positions, or for continued study and research.
Fresno Pacific in California offers learners a bachelor of arts in early childhood development, from birth through age 8. The university boasts small class size, usually between 12 and 24 students, and a diverse student body. The early childhood development program focuses on teaching a holistic approach to understanding child development, and practical application of social, community, emotional, familial and psychological perspectives. Fresno Pacific also offers a master's degree in school psychology with a specialization in early childhood development.
Saint Joseph College in West Hartford, Connecticut, offers a bachelor of arts in child studies through its human development and family studies department. Its program is ideal for students who intend to teach at the preschool or elementary school level, and also for those interested in providing social services. This college is connected with over 80 social and school agencies to provide myriad opportunities for internship placement. Saint Joseph College also offers master's degrees in elementary education, school counseling, human development and special education.
This college in Detroit, Michigan, offers four programs in child development: associate of arts, bachelor of arts, early childhood education minor and endorsement for teacher certification. Marygrove focuses on the best methods for educating children, the key roles of family and community support for children, and understanding the physical and emotional development of children. Most of the school's programs are geared toward future teachers and educators, and require all students to maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher.