Online Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education
The Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Preliminary Multiple-Subject Credential program engages students to learn strategies and methodology for participating and facilitating the cognitive development and nurturing of language, motor skills, psychosocial learning, and problem-solving in elementary-aged children. Students enrolled in this online, elementary education program have the opportunity to complete coursework and specialized practica to meet the requirements for the California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. These requirements will enable graduates to teach preschool, K-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults in a self-contained classroom.
Please note: Students enrolled in our online California teacher credential preparation program MUST complete all observation, fieldwork, and student teaching hours in California classrooms. There are no exceptions.
Online B.A. Early Childhood Education Specializations & Credentials
- Online B.A. Early Childhood Education, Trauma Specialization
- Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education and Special Education
Licensure
The California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential qualifies candidates to teach in preschool, K-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults in self-contained classrooms.
Credentials Office
For more information to assist you in your journey to obtain your California Preliminary Teaching Credential, visit the Credentials Office page.
Sample Online B.A. Early Childhood Education Courses
ECE 301: Foundations of ECE and Current Issues in the Education of Young Children
This course explores the foundations of early childhood education from birth through age eight. Students will examine theories, history, curriculum, program applications, current issues and trends, and best practices.
ED 362: Teaching Thematically: Social Science and Visual/Performing Arts
In this Early Childhood Education course, candidates will learn teaching methods used to design thematic lessons in Social Science and Visual and Performing Arts for young children. Candidates will learn how to integrate principles and practices for teaching history/social science and visual/performing arts and how to use a variety of resources to create a culturally inclusive and dynamic learning environment for various developmental levels. Lessons developed in this course will reflect the California State Framework for History-Social Science and the Framework for Visual and Performing Arts and the History/Social Science Content Standards for California, demonstrate respect and appreciation for cultural and linguistic diversity, incorporate current technologies, and include multiple historical perspectives and geographic content.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
- Completed Application for Admission
- Application fee
- Personal statement
- Identification verification
- Proof of academic history
- Work or Volunteer Experience Summary showing three or more years of significant professional or life experience or an official transcript confirming 24 transferable credits from an institutionally accredited institution with a grade of C or better
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Pacific Oaks College
- Any degree specific requirements
Applicants with less than 24 credits of transferrable college coursework who do not demonstrate three years of significant professional or life experience outlined on their Work or Volunteer Experience Summary, are required to submit additional documentation:
- One letter of support from someone (a non-relative) familiar with your ability to be successful in this program
- An additional essay (500-750 words). In your essay, please answer the following questions:
- What life and professional experience do you possess that would enable you to be successful in the Pacific Oaks classroom focused on the application of experience to the course content?
- Why it is important to you to study this discipline at a school that emphasizes social justice, cultural humility, and respect for every individual? (Please refer to the mission and vision statements of Pacific Oaks College).
- Interview with a member of the Admissions Committee
For more information about the admissions process for Teacher Credentialing, visit here or contact the Credentials Office.
Pacific Oaks College prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.
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