Online Early Degree :: Accredited Universities

Prepare yourself to shape the future of young children by earning your degree online from The University of Alabama. By obtaining your Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with a major in Early Childhood Education, you will gain an understanding of the growth and development of children from birth to age eight and be able to guide them through one of their most important developmental stages.

Through your coursework, you will delve into understanding parent/child relationships, as well as the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. You will also learn how to design, implement and evaluate programs for children in preschool. The knowledge and skills you gain through this program prepare you to teach children and families to solve life problems and successfully interact with others.

Graduates of the Early Childhood Education Program hold titles such as

Teacher
Child Care Center Administrator
Community Service Provider
Social Services Representative
Teen Mom Program Director
Child Daycare Provider
Child Protection Agent
Writer/Editor of Children's Books
Parent Counselor

Graduates also work for organizations such as the State Department of Education, the State Department of Human Resources and the State Department of Children's Affairs.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school or diploma from an accredited institution.

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This degree provides you with an opportunity to undertake advanced study in early childhood, to enhance your professional knowledge and extend your knowledge of related areas in early childhood. You will learn about current research and engage critically in theoretical and policy debates of importance to early childhood educators. You can focus on a particular area of specialisation to match your interests, abilities and career goals.

Key features

Enables you to study anywhere in the world by using a variety of
online discussion tools or virtual classrooms

Lets you select units that focus on a particular area of
specialisation to match your interests, abilities and career goals

Provides access to the programs at the Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre

Gives you transferable analytical and research skills

Offers direct access to experts who are active researchers who are recognised world wide for their publications

Entry Requirements

• Australian Bachelor of Early Childhood or recognised equivalent in relevant field • Academic practicum or relevant work experience • Minimum English Language Proficiency: IELTS or IELTS equivalent of 7.0 overall, with minimum 7.0 in each band

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Accpetance fee: $16000 AUD - deducted off the 1st year's tuition

Notes

May require compulsory on/off campus sessions

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USQ’s Bachelor of Early Childhood equips you with the skills and knowledge required to give a child the best possible start in life. Emphasis is placed on child-centred learning and positions graduates to work with expertise in a range of prior to school learning environments, including early education and care centres and family day care programs. Targeted professional experience placements ensure you gain extensive experience in these settings. Unique additional engagement activities run throughout your degree giving you the opportunity to engage and network with current educators and industry specialists , an advantage when it comes to applying for jobs.

Offered completely online, on-campus, or a combination of both, this three year degree fits in with your life.

Entry Requirements

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution

Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The award is available at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters. You can choose any two modules of the four available to be awarded a PgC or complete four modules for a PgD. Completion of the four modules and the dissertation leads to the Masters being awarded. The dissertation can only be studied on the successful completion of the previous four modules. The complete Masters award takes two years to complete on a part time basis.

This programme is taught at the University campus located in Stoke. The award is delivered through a blended learning approach with one weekend of study per module.

The award is designed for recently graduated students in Early Childhood Studies; Education; Social Studies; Teacher training; Health studies and other related and relevant studies at the appropriate level. This often includes staff in employment (e.g. Early years practitioners; college lecturers, local authorities, Early Years Professionals) wishing to upgrade their qualifications.

Individuals with voluntary or other experience relevant to the sector wishing to change direction or gain a qualification to advance their career may find this award beneficial.

Entry Requirements

A Degree 2:2 classification and above.

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The BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Special Education degree is aimed at people who are interested in working with children in the early years, with a particular focus on working with children with additional needs. It teaches you to develop critical thinking skills and a reflective approach to special education within the early years setting. You learn about the development, needs and experience of young children, and young children faced with special educational needs. It considers the context in which children are defined, diagnosed and labelled as having special education needs.

Modules enable you to gain a holistic appreciation of the factors that influence the experience of childhood, as well as the sociology of childhood, early years legislation and global inequalities in childhood, with the addition of concepts of equal opportunity, inclusion and children’s rights.

The programme explores how children and childhood are understood from a range of academic and professional perspectives, and enables you to understand the philosophies, beliefs and attitudes that inform these perspectives; it also investigates the significance of early childhood across cultures and societies.

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).

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