Online Undergraduate Minor in Early Childhood Studies
Program Overview
The Early Childhood Studies minor is available to undergraduates in all colleges who are interested in issues involving support of early development and learning for young children ages birth to five years.
The Early Childhood Studies minor facilitates understanding of the transdisciplinary field of early childhood studies by exploring the intersections among early care and education, health/mental health, and family support systems. The scope of courses explores the science, policy, and implementation of practices to support early development, learning, health, and wellbeing from child- and family-centered equity perspectives, specifically focusing on birth to age 5. This minor does not lead to teacher certification.
Scholarship and Funding Opportunities
Unique opportunities are available to support education professionals seeking to earn their Early Childhood Education degree. We encourage you to explore the following avenues for tuition and resource support.
- TEACH Early Childhood Scholarship: Individuals working in early learning and childcare programs can apply for this scholarship.
Required Course
- EEC 3023 Science of Early Childhood Development and Learning
- EEC 3402 Families as a Context for Early Childhood Development and Learning
- EEC 3411 Foundations of EC Systems and Supports
- EEC 3704 Supporting Early Childhood Learning and Development
- EEC 3731 Supporting Early Childhood Health and Wellbeing