Online Early Childhood With Psychology Degree :: Accredited Universities

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood with Psychology degree was designed to incorporate the theory and understanding of the development, needs and experience of young children with child psychology, and to prepare students for working in supportive roles with children and families.

Modules explore how children and childhood are understood from a range of academic and professional perspectives, and look at the philosophies, beliefs and attitudes that inform these perspectives.

With a holistic appreciation of the factors that influence the experience of childhood, you will develop a critical understanding of the nature of the development and care of children, including theoretical perspectives of child development, issues of health and health promotion, the sociology of childhood, early years legislation and global inequalities in childhood.

The interdisciplinary nature of the degree offers you a unique understanding and set of skills in the areas of early childhood education and psychology.

Entry Requirements

240 UCAS points from a recognised Level 3 qualification

A level
BTEC
Or Access to HE Diploma (Pass or higher)

For the full list of qualifications covered by the UCAS tariff and the associated points please check the UCAS website

Please note we would normally expect candidate will have at least a Grade C in English and Maths GCSE. (Most programmes accept Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number and Communication as equivalent to GCSE Maths and English).

We accept a range of qualifications from across the world. Please see our for information on country specific entry requirements. If candidate's country is not listed on the pages, we still welcome candidate's application and please include detailed information about candidate's studies. It is important to note that as an international student candidate will need to meet both our academic and English language entry requirements to gain entry to our undergraduate courses.

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This engaging, wide-ranging, interdisciplinary degree is for anyone working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field. You’ll investigate policies, practices and issues affecting the lives of children and young people across a range of settings, developing your knowledge and analytical skills and improving your practice.

Key features of the course
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Spans the entire age range from early years to youth

Topics include child development and psychology, international childhoods, research with children, and children’s literature

Relevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health and social care.

Entry Requirements

None

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This engaging, wide-ranging, interdisciplinary degree is for anyone working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field. You’ll investigate policies, practices and issues affecting the lives of children and young people across a range of settings, developing your knowledge and analytical skills and improving your practice.

Key features of the course
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Spans the entire age range from early years to youth

Topics include child development and psychology, international childhoods, research with children, and children’s literature

Relevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health and social care.

Entry Requirements

None

Other Fees

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The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education is a degree designed to help equip students with the skills needed to begin, or advance in, careers in child care and early childhood education.

This degree provides students with a comprehensive education that comprises foundational liberal arts courses as well as specialized courses covering ECE-specific topics such as child development, education psychology, and curriculum design. Students in this program are encouraged to customize their degree to match their educational and professional goals by completing either the preschool or infant/toddler specialization.

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education has been designed to accommodate individuals seeking the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. However, this program is not designed as a teacher certification program, and different states and municipalities often have specific requirements concerning appropriate degree programs. Please check with the agency of the state where you intend to teach to confirm the requirements.

Entry Requirements

Application

A completed application.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

High School Transcripts

An official high school transcript or its equivalent. Waived if student has completed at least 15 credits of college level course work.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts for all previous college credit earned.

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Minimum GPA Requirement

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for all previous high school or college credit.

Conditional Acceptance

Students will be Conditionally Accepted pending successful completion of CMP160 - English Composition I. Upon successful completion of CMP160 - English Composition I students will be fully Accepted. This requirement is waived for students awarded Transfer Credit for CMP160 - English Composition I.

Other Fees

Annual Technology Fee - $150

Graduation (one time) - $100

Proctored Examination (per exam) - $100

Textbooks - $4000

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With content curriculum that focuses on birth through grade 3, upon completion of the bachelor‛s degree in early childhood education, graduates will be highly qualified to become a Kindergarten through third grade teacher. In addition, graduates will be qualified to work as preschool teachers and daycare providers. The bachelor‛s degree in early childhood education curriculum includes instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood growth and development, and the impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood.

The BS in Early Childhood Education degree program has embedded practicum experiences throughout the coursework and requires a student teaching component with two placements; one in birth through age 5 and the other in Kindergarten through grade 3. Upon approval, this program will lead to teaching licensure in Arizona.

Specific topics the curriculum focuses on include:

- The unique learning needs of exceptional students

- The theories and principles of psychology that have influenced instructional practices including behavioral and cognitive approaches to learning, motivation, and instruction

- Models of child development that specifically address diversity, multicultural assimilations, and human change

- Effective strategies in language and literacy in ages birth through 8 years

- The processes of assessing, monitoring, and reporting the progress of young children

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

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