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Early Childhood Education B.A. (UWW)

Interdisciplinary Studies BA - Concentration Early Childhood Education

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Paraeducators (or teachers of record) who work within approved school districts can apply to complete their bachelor’s degree through the University Without Walls: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Licensure program through the College of Education. This is a part-time online program developed in collaboration with select school districts within Western Massachusetts, the College of Education, and the University Without Walls: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. This licensure pathway, along with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s approved Early Childhood Program within the College of Education, leads to Massachusetts initial licensure (PreK–2). Within this pathway ECE/UWW students engage in a rigorous academic program and in a carefully sequenced series of field experiences in diverse educational settings. 

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Education 428
Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood Curriculum

Learn current approaches, methods, and materials of reading instruction. Theorize about the reading process and children's acquisition of written language.

Children, Families, & Schools

The Children, Families, & Schools program addresses the need for educators who are able to meet the educational and developmental needs of children.

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education and working with students in classrooms as teachers, working in non-profits, early intervention, and/or educational consulting