Possible Careers:
• Preschool teachers
• Educators
• Consultants
• Educational advisers
• Librarians
Estimated Starting Salary:
• $40,000 - $50,000
Source: Zippia.com
Source: Zippia.com
The Bachelor of Arts in Early Care and Education, is a collaborative, multi-institutional limited enrollment program. This degree focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children. It includes planning and design of related human services and care/educational settings and preparation related to employment in early childhood education settings. The program provides instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, caregiver-child interactions, external support services, and related public policy issues. Designed for active duty military, spouses, retired and Department of Defense employees, rural head start teachers and off-campus students, the program provides flexibility for working professionals who need to maintain employment while advancing their educational opportunity.
The College of Social Science, in collaboration with The Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA), offers this program by faculty from multiple land-grant universities: Michigan State University, Iowa State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, Oklahoma State University, South Dakota State University, and Texas Tech University.
Students will earn this degree from their home institution while also enrolling for courses at other participating institutions.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and of the College of Social Science, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Admission
To be admitted, students must apply via their home institution and plan their course of study under the guidance of their academic advisor. Michigan State University students follow established University admission procedures to the College of Social Science and the Early Care and Education major. Students must have a minimum of 30 credits applicable to the graduation requirements of the admitting institution with an earned minimum grade-point average of 2.5.
Michigan State University students should contact the Department of Human Development and Family Studies for guidance on the completion of this program.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Care and Education
Students must have access to a high-quality preschool or head start classroom for their three practicum experience
Source: Michigan State University - Information listed is intended for educational purposes only, degree requirements are property of Michigan State University.