Early Childhood Education Degree Program Highlights
Give children a great start in life with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
Working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers isn’t all fun and games. As an early childhood educator, you need to understand child development so you can create safe environments where young children can learn, explore and grow. Our Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education gives you lots of valuable hands-on learning opportunities. This program does not lead to elementary (K-8) certification. If you are interested in K-6 teacher preparation, and live in Michigan, consider the Bachelor of Science Elementary Education program.
- You’ll get real-world experience doing everything from planning age-appropriate play centers to developing curricula that helps very young children develop basic skills and learn about the world around them.
- After completing the bachelor of early childhood education, you’ll be ready to find work in supervisory and administrative positions, such as preschool teacher, home visitor, curriculum developer or child/family advocate.
- The bachelor’s degree in early childhood at Baker College combines classroom learning and fieldwork.
Learn Your Way
Early childhood education classes are taught exclusively through Online Live. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live, and on all campuses throughout Michigan.
Learn MoreWhy Earn an Early Childhood Education Degree?
Early childhood educators have the opportunity to have a significant impact on children’s lives, using their knowledge and skills to help children explore, learn and interpret the world around them. The early years of a child’s life set the stage, and much of what he or she learns and experiences during this time shapes his or her world in ways that can last a lifetime.
Early Childhood Education Curriculum
The Baker College early education degree is a 4-year program consisting of 120 credit hours (90 hours of major courses and 30 hours of general education requirements). Our early childhood education curriculum includes early childhood development, developing curriculum for early childhood and fieldwork experiences.
View Full CurriculumSample Courses
Early Childhood Development
Developing Curriculum for Early Childhood
Early Childhood Education Practicum III

Early Childhood Education Program Outcomes
Our mission is to prepare knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals in the field of early childhood education who support human development through partnerships, advocacy, service and the education of all young children and their families.
Accreditation
Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission / 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411 / 800-621-7440 / www.hlccommission.org.
On Campus Unavailable
Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
View campus locationsUnavailable on Baker Online
Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Baker Online.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Baker Online each semester.
Baker OnlineAvailable on Online Live
Courses for this degree program are available through Online Live.
100% online with set class times, this format offers live, real-time virtual learning.
Online Live