EDvance’s BA in Early Childhood Studies is for early childhood education professionals who work full-time. Our cohorted program is designed to develop equity-driven teachers, leaders, and change agents to transform the future of children and communities.
Our BA in Early Childhood Studies is designed to meet students where they are and accommodate the reality of having to juggle life’s obligations–family, work, and school. Courses are offered remotely and at convenient times for working students with guaranteed course availability and a realistic workload. Our unique earn-and-learn model allows students to earn college credit for paid employment and use their workplace to practice skills learned in the classroom.
Graduates of our program are qualified to serve in a variety of roles and capacities in the early childhood field. Over 90% of our alumni are employed in the early childhood field a year after graduation.
In a 2020 Alumni Survey 62% were employed in a classroom working with young children; 15% were employed in another role within the ECE field; 15% were employed as an administrator of a program that has direct care of young children; 8% were not currently employed in the early childhood field.
Our BA Degree in Early Childhood Studies was intentionally designed to develop high quality, workforce-ready educators. Upon completion of the ECS BA Degree, students will be proficient in the following outcomes:
Understands the systems and structures of ECE, policy development, advocacy, and organizing at a federal, state, and local level in order to lead, engage in, and affect change.
Describes and applies scientific inquiry principles for observing, assessing, documenting, and interpreting children’s development.
Describes the early childhood education field and profession with a particular focus on concepts and competencies, working conditions, management, history, and ethical and professional standards.
Demonstrates and applies subject-specific pedagogy and developmental processes of domain learning.
Demonstrates professional communication skills using verbal, written, and visual forms to build positive, collaborative relationships with families, children, colleagues, and the community.
Describes, analyzes, and demonstrates foundational child growth and development theories and applies them effectively to support un-biased, equitable, inclusive, and critical thinking-driven experiences for children.
Plans, designs, implements, and evaluates culturally, racially, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate outcomes-based curriculum, environments, and learning experiences that promote young children's development.
Demonstrates and elevates a culture of reflective practice.
Listen to our students describe how our dynamic remote curriculum has made higher education a possibility for busy students who work full-time like them.
Our curriculum is designed to provide students with general education and ECE content and skills via an intentional mix of instructor-led remote sessions and independent learning activities. Courses are taught over a 15-week semester and are specifically designed for the working ECE professionals.
Pathway courses and sequence are subject to change at the discretion of EDvance College.
ECS 12-WD
Academic Foundations in Early Childhood Studies
3 units
ECS 100
Introduction to Curriculum Development
3 units
ECS 120
Child, Family and Community
3 units
ECS 140
Introduction to Child Development
3 units
ECS 131
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children CORP
3 units
ECS 131A
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children Practicum
3 units
CF 212-WD
Introduction to Language for Early Childhood Educators
3 units
ECS 200
Foundations of Infant and Toddler Development
3 units
ECS 240
Introduction to Observation and Assessment in Infant and Toddler Settings
3 units
ECS 141
First Year Experience in Early Childhood Studies CORP
3 units
ECS 141A
First Year Experience in Early Childhood Studies Practicum
3 units
CF 222-WD
The Sociolinguistics of Early Childhood Education
3 units
AC 250
Language, Literacy, Art, and Music
3 units
SBS 280
Exploring US History through Children’s Literature
3 units
ECS 161
Curriculum Development CORP
3 units
ECS 161A
Curriculum Development Practicum
3 units
CF 292 - WD
First Year Composition in Brain Science and Early Learning
3 units
ECS 270
Relational Health in Infant Toddler Development
3 units
SIQR 260
Mathematics for Early Childhood Educators
3 units
ECS 281
Brain Science CORP
3 units
ECS 281A
Brain Science Practicum
3 units
Introduction to Child Development ECS 140
Children, Families, and Communities ECS 120
Pathway courses and sequence are subject to change at the discretion of EDvance College.
ECS 312-WD
Determinants of Health and Development in Children
3 units
ECS 310
Social-Emotional Learning and Teaching
3 units
ECS 320
Inclusive Child Development
3 units
ECS 321
Introduction to Communities of Reflective Practice CORP
3 units
ECS 321A
Introduction to Communities of Reflective Practice Practicum
3 units
ECS 342-WD
Assessment and Documentation in Language and Literacy
3 units
ECS 350
Foundations of Literacy
3 units
ECS 340
Language and Literacy Development for Language Learners
3 units
ECS 341
Strategies for Language and Literacy Development CORP
3 units
ECS 341A
Strategies for Language and Literacy Development Practicum
3 units
ECS 442-WD
Assessment and Documentation in Math and Science
3 units
ECS 410
Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
3 units
ECS 420
Applied Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
3 units
ECS 451
Pedagogical Approaches in STEAM CORP
3 units
ECS 451A
Pedagogical Approaches in STEAM Practicum
3 units
ECS 432-WD
Equity in Action: Policy, Advocacy, and Organizing in Early Childhood Education
3 units
ECS 520
Capstone Project
6 units
ECS 531
Professional Practitioner in ECE CORP
3 units
ECS 531A
Professional Practitioner in ECE Practicum
3 units
Lower Division Admission: Have a high school diploma/GED and a CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or a Child Development Associate CDA Credential
Upper Division Admission: Completion of at least 60 semester units or 72 quarter hour credits and meet upper division transfer requirements
Be currently employed to work a minimum of 15 hours a week at a licensed ECE center while attending courses each semester
Must demonstrate English Proficiency through one of the following methods:
Applicants whose primary language is not english and who do not meet the criteria above must provide proof of English Proficiency. Accepted Proficiency tests include: TOEFL, IELTS Academics & Duolingo
To determine eligibility, students receive assistance from a multilingual admissions coordinator to submit transcripts and complete admission applications. Our admissions team will review transcripts and help build the best pathway, providing support throughout the process
Diverse in experience
Motivated and engaged
Willing to put in the work required
Committed to advocate for the children they serve, themselves, and the field of early childhood education
Life-long learners focused on growth and development as they practice the craft of teaching
Our BA in Early Childhood Studies program was designed to meet students where they are at academically today and fast-track the rest of their academic journey with a focused curriculum and guaranteed courses. Our academic advisors are available to help map our your specific education plan and next available cohort start date following the guidelines below.
1.
Complete an EDvance Education Plan by having a 1-on-1 Advising Session with an EDvance Academic Advisor.
Schedule an Advising Lesson2.
Based on the number of eligible units completed, EDvance Academic Advisor will identify the appropriate semester for admission.
See Admission Requirements3.
Complete remainder of admissions process as instructed by your EDvance Academic Advisor.
See Admissions Processhome
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