Early Childhood Education
Complete your Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a focus on Early Childhood Education (ECE). This two-year program blends interdisciplinary learning with specialized ECE coursework, helping you build the knowledge, skills, and experience to support young learners.
A Unique Bilingual Learning Model
Courses are taught through a dual-language model, with instruction in both English and Spanish. You’ll learn alongside a diverse group of peers in a collaborative environment that values language as a strength. Through shared learning, language partnerships, and balanced coursework in both languages, you’ll develop the skills to work effectively in multilingual and multicultural settings.
Build Skills for What’s Next
This program prepares you for a wide range of opportunities in education and beyond. Graduates pursue careers in teaching, program leadership, advocacy, and community-based work, or continue on to graduate study. Whether your goal is to work directly with children, support families, or influence systems, you’ll leave with a strong foundation to move forward.
Reflect, Grow, and Graduate with Purpose
Reflection is a key part of the Evergreen experience. Throughout the program, you’ll connect your learning across courses and experiences, building a clear sense of your growth and direction. Your final Academic Statement highlights your focus in Early Childhood Education and serves as a meaningful summary of your work for future employers or graduate programs.
Coursework
Year One
| Early Childhood Learning Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quarter | Course | Credits |
| Fall | ECE Lyceum | 6 |
| Soy Bilingüe Seminar: Language, Culture, and Young Children | 5 | |
| Tribal Sovereignty and Early Childhood Education | 5 | |
| Winter | ECE Lyceum | 6 |
| Art with Young Children | 5 | |
| Bicultural Child Development | 5 | |
| Spring | ECE Lyceum | 6 |
| Intra-Afrikan Early Childhood Education | 5 | |
| STEAM with Young Children | 5 | |
Year Two
| Early Childhood Learning Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quarter | Course | Credits |
| Fall | ECE Lyceum | 6 |
| Teaching Umoja | 5 | |
| Storytelling, Play, and Literacy | 5 | |
| Winter | ECE Lyceum | 6 |
| Cultivating a Sense of Belonging: Inclusion and Universal Design | 5 | |
| The History, Philosophy, and Ethics of Early Childhood Education | 5 | |
| Spring | ECE Lyceum | 6 |
| Learning Environments and Practicum | 5 | |
| Linguistically and Culturally Responsive ECE | 5 | |
Learn more about courses in the Academic Catalog
Contact Us
Ready to get started? Connect with an advisor to plan your path.
Dr. Sharon Cronin | Early Childhood Education Advisor
Email: Sharon.Cronin@evergreen.edu
Phone: (253) 680-3000