Focus on the growth and development of children (ages birth though age eight) and the educational and care practices needed to support young children and their families with a Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Education & Religion from Genesis University*.

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:

• Recognize the cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic and physical developmental pathways of the young child.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of collaboration with families and communities when working with young children.
• Recognize play as instrumental to children’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.
• Identify and select developmentally appropriate curriculum in subject matter areas (e.g., mathematics, literacy) and the arts.
• Select and implement instructional strategies that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate given specific teaching and learning contexts.
• Distinguish between formal and informal assessments and determine the appropriate use of assessments to support teaching and learning in early childhood settings.
• Structure developmentally appropriate learning environments that ensure children’s health, safety, and overall well being.
• Understand the importance of ongoing professional development as teachers of the young child and childcare workers.

Ideal for students interested in pursuing a career with Headstart, P3 or a graduate program in education, social work or LBA.

*Genesis University is a nationally accredited college.

6-10 months

You set your pace. Motivated students with transfer credits can complete this degree in 6 months.

$8600

Only $6800 with seminary credits.
(approximate costs)
No financial aid available.

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On average, people with a bachelors degree earn a higher salary then those without.