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Early Childhood Education (Grades P-3)

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About the Early Childhood Education Degree (Grades P-3) at 快猫成版视频

The demand for early childhood care and education programs has increased fundamentally across all regions of the United States, particularly in states and cities where there is low socio-economic status, low educational attainment for families and in rural areas. According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), much of the increase in demand for early childhood jobs is the result of the nation's recognition of the importance of placing children in high-quality, out-of-home child care, and in response to the critical importance of educational experiences during the early years, birth-age eight. In fact, research has demonstrated that high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood programs, coupled with a highly qualified teaching staff, produce short- and long-term positive effects on children's cognitive, emotional and social development.

Coleman Center on TROY's Dothan Campus.

Education Certification Program Curriculum

While courses may vary from year to year, your coursework may include:

P-3 Education Program Locations

TROY's P-3 Education programs are offered as online programs. See the Concentrations section for more information or for more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756

Careers in Education

Upon graduation, you will be able to teach in a classroom ranging from pre-kindergarten to third-grade.

Faculty Profiles

Dr. Lisa Etheridge

Dr. Lisa Etheridge

Dr. Etheridge is an associate professor in the Teacher Education Program.
Dr. Dana Evans

Dr. Dana Evans

Dr. Evans is an assistant professor in the Teacher Education Program.

Early Childhood Education Certification Program Options

School systems need early childhood education specialist (early childhood, Ed.S.) graduates to assume leadership roles in central offices and P-3 schools. That's why TROY's early childhood education specialist program is designed to equip you with opportunities to master the skills needed to help schools raise their test scores by focusing on student development.
Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) Early Childhood Education - Traditional and Alternative-A
Led by experienced TROY faculty members who are dedicated to your success, the early childhood education program will prepare you for a classroom of your own! Your courses will focus heavily on early childhood content such as early literacy, reading, mathematics, science, social studies and family engagements. You'll enhance your own teaching practices and add the knowledge of integrated learning, student and classroom assessment strategies and technology to your teaching arsenal.

The Alternative-A program requires students to complete one semester of a teaching internship. This internship provides students with necessary teaching experience with help from a cooperating teacher. Students will learn real-life teaching experience through a variety of teaching methods which incorporate the use of technology as well as the use of hands-on laboratory experiences.


This program is offered as a blended program online and on TROY's Dothan and Phenix City campuses. A blended program combines both online and face-to-face courses in the required program of study.
Education Specialist (Ed. S.) Early Childhood Education - Thesis and Non-Thesis
School systems need early childhood education specialist (early childhood, Ed.S.) graduates to assume leadership roles in central offices and P-3 schools. That's why TROY's early childhood education specialist program is designed to equip you with opportunities to master the skills needed to help schools raise their test scores by focusing on student development.

The program is available in a Thesis and Non-Thesis option.

This program is offered as a blended program online and on TROY's Dothan and Phenix City campuses. A blended program combines both online and face-to-face courses in the required program of study.

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The earliest years of schooling are some of the most important for the youngest generation and they set the stage for a lifetime of learning.

Using Your Early Childhood Education Degree to Give Kids the Best Start

The earliest years are the building blocks that set children up for educational success. Research shows that when highly qualified early childhood teachers work in high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs, children experience both short- and long-term positive effects. 快猫成版视频 is helping give children the best possible start by training highly qualified teachers through its early childhood education degree program.

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