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With a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from UWA, you’ll be prepared to build a solid educational foundation for children in grades P-3. In this program, you’ll study a comprehensive ECE degree curriculum to develop expertise in the science of reading, classroom management, assessment, educational technology and teaching methods.
Learn to create richly engaging learning experiences for young minds during your field placements and student teaching experience, and graduate certified to teach in Alabama with an ECE bachelor’s degree. You may choose to complete one extra semester of student teaching to earn additional licensures in elementary and special education.
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Available as a Minor
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Program Format
On Campus
Academic Term
Spring, Summer and Fall semesters
Tuition Cost
Number of Credits
127 hours
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Sample Courses
ED405 Technology and Education
3 Credits
SEC311 Effective Classroom Management and Organization
3 Credits
This course examines best practices in classroom organization and management including theories, techniques, trends, and skills required to effectively manage a broad range of student needs and behaviors in education.
SEC315 Science of Reading
3 Credits
This course provides students with an overview of the science of reading, as well as an introduction to phonics, phonemic awareness, and phases of reading development. Students will be made aware of the various components of reading and effective teaching practices. Students will learn proper pronunciation of letter sounds and how to teach them. Students will gain understanding of reading difficulties often encountered by diverse populations, which includes English learners.
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Special Education
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Career Outlook
UWA’s early childhood education bachelor’s degree opens the door to rewarding careers such as daycare worker, preschool teacher, childcare center director and more. Salaries vary by region and work environment, and ECE degree graduates may choose to pursue a master’s degree, EdS or EdD to further advance in their careers.
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