Bachelor's in Family and Child: Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure)

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This early childhood education program is part of the Major in Family and Child in the department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies. With a strong foundation in child development, education, and family relations, the program prepares you to work with infants, toddlers, young children, and their families in settings that do not require a teaching license. You will graduate equipped to work as a lead teacher, administrator, home visitor, or coach in early care settings, education programs, child care centers, Head Start locations, or family child care homes. Students who transfer in with an Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or equivalent can complete a fully online version of this program. Ball State’s non-licensure early childhood bachelor’s degree aligns with the standards outlined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our early childhood program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and Ball State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.