Prepare to work with typically and atypically developing young children and their families in a variety of settings through courses that are central to understanding child development and early childhood teaching.
Choose from one of three tracks: Foundations of Education (path to become a licensed early childhood educator); Early and Elementary Education (path to become licensed in both early childhood and elementary education); Individualized Studies (non-licensure educational settings).

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