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Early Childhood Education

College: College of Education
Degrees: B.S.E., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D.
See Also: Department of Early Childhood Education

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Program in Early Childhood Education at Georgia State University is to prepare instructional personnel who will be qualified to direct the education of young children from pre-school through elementary grades. The theme of this program is to develop teachers as facilitators of learning. Coursework, extensive field experience and collaboration among school and university faculty combine to develop a program that supports the professional growth of the novice educator.

Career Opportunities

The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for employment in preschool through fifth grade settings.  Upon successful completion of the program, which includes a passing score on GACE (http://www.gapsc.com/ ), the College of Education recommends the student for initial certification in Early Childhood Education in the State of Georgia.