WHY CHOOSE AN ONLINE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEGREE?
Take the first step toward a rewarding career with our online Early Childhood Education degree program. Designed for aspiring educators, the Bachelor of Arts in Education at the University of Florida Online program offers a transdisciplinary approach to teacher education, focusing on children aged three through grade three and their families.
- College
- Education
- Degree Type
- Bachelor of Arts in Education
- Diploma Title
- Bachelor of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education
- Transcript Title
- Bachelor of Arts in Education
Major Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education major in the College of Education at the University of Florida is an approved comprehensive and completely online undergraduate teacher preparation program. Through our online program, students will gain a rich understanding of the research-to-practice foundations of early childhood education in this program. This degree is intended for students seeking initial teacher certification in prekindergarten through grade 3 in Florida and requires physical presence in Florida for all practical experiences. Emphasis is on evidence-based and developmentally appropriate teaching practices, combined with highly intentional connections between course content and field experiences.
Early Childhood Education Teaching Credentials
The Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree program is approved by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and the Council for Accreditation of Teacher Preparation (CAEP) as an initial teacher preparation program. Students completing the Early Childhood Education degree are eligible for the following Florida credentials:
CERTIFICATION: PREKINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY AGE 3 – GRADE 3
Support the learning and development of young children with and without disabilities, and from socio-culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
ENDORSEMENT: ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)
Effectively communicate with students whose home language is not standard English.
ENDORSEMENT: READING
Employing the latest evidence-based strategies to improve reading comprehension and retention.
ENDORSEMENT: PREKINDERGARTEN DISABILITIES
Provide for the education and care of a diverse group of children in inclusive early childhood programs.