The Early Childhood program is designed for students who wish to teach in grades pre-K-2.

The program stresses a humanistic approach to teaching that is both developmentally appropriate and intellectually challenging. It prepares the teacher to work with a diverse range of children by providing the teacher with knowledge about instructional practices, along with perspectives on children, schools, and society.

The prerequisite for the program is a bachelor's degree with arts and sciences, interdisciplinary major, or equivalent. No prior teaching license is required for admission to the program.