Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Reframe Your Education
Become a Life-Changing Educator at Wilson College
No matter who you are or where you come from, a teacher has impacted your life in some way. Teachers have a habit of doing that, in a way few other people do—especially elementary school teachers, who help children develop their perception of the world while their minds are still taking shape. You too can become an impactful, life-changing educator with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Wilson College Online.
Our online program will equip you with the latest teaching strategies and research-backed classroom practices so you can be a tremendous educator. In addition to the online lessons, our program will provide you with 12 weeks of student teaching experience in Pennsylvania, allowing you to practice your teaching skills in real classrooms as you earn your degree.
Gain the Tools to Teach at Wilson College Online
Earning your degree in early childhood education from Wilson College will prepare you with specific pedagogical strategies for instructing students from pre-K to fourth grade.
- Master research-based instructional strategies
- Develop the ability to manage social-emotional challenges in the classroom
- Put lesson plans into action in real classrooms as a student-teacher
- Learn from and be mentored by experienced teaching professionals
- Earn certification for teaching pre-K to fourth grade in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Reciprocity: Wilson College offers Pennsylvania Level I certification for its education programs. Pennsylvania certification is reciprocal with most of the 50 states. Generally speaking, if you hold a valid PA professional teaching license from a regionally accredited and state-approved teacher preparation program and pass the required state testing, you will be able to obtain a teaching license in another state. Wilson College has not made a determination of requirements for each state, so please click here for detailed requirements on all 50 states. You can view information on how teacher credentials cross state lines here.
What Will You Do With Your Early Childhood Education Degree?
The B.A. in Early Childhood Education will help you earn certification for teaching pre-K to fourth grade in Pennsylvania, allowing you to embark on your teaching career. Earning the degree will prepare you for careers like:
Elementary School Teacher
Median Annual Salary: $70,200
Kindergarten Teacher
Median Annual Salary: $68,250
Education and Child Care Administrator
Median Annual Salary: $48,760
Salaries from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021; Pennsylvania annual mean wage
Curriculum & Courses
The following are the major’s requirements. Students must also fulfill all other requirements in the degree to obtain 120 credits for graduation.
Required Courses
Geography for Educators
3 credit hours
Child Development, Cognition & Learning
3 credit hours
Educational Psychology
3 credit hours
Education - Students With Special Needs
3 credit hours
Pre-K-4 Language & Literacy Development
3 credit hours
Teaching English Learners
3 credit hours
Creating an Effective Classroom Culture
3 credit hours
Teaching Social Studies in Pre-K-4
3 credit hours
Teaching Science in Pre-K-4 Classrooms
3 credit hours
Pre-K-4 Reading, Writing, Assessment
3 credit hours
Teaching Math in Pre-K-4 Classrooms
3 credit hours
Educational Assessment
3 credit hours
Pre-Practicum
3 credit hours
Pre-K to 4 Student Teaching Practicum
3 credit hours
American History to 1865
3 credit hours
American History - 1865 to 1945
3 credit hours
World History I (Pre-1492)
3 credit hours
- or -
World History II (post-1492)
3 credit hours
Introductory Statistics
3 credit hours
- or -
Understanding Statistics
3 credit hours
Introduction to Psychology
3 credit hours
American Government
3 credit hours
Tuition and Financial Aid
Summer ’24: $370 per credit hour Fall ’24: $380 per credit hour
6-14 credits per semester
Financial assistance and payment plans available
Wilson College Online is committed to making your education as affordable as possible. We’re proud to offer online courses at under $400 per credit hour as a private college—which is lower than the national average cost of four-year public universities. Plus, our dedicated financial services team will help you along the way.
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Student Teaching Placement
Our staff will work with schools in your Pennsylvania district to place you in a student teaching assignment, taking the stress of finding that opportunity off your shoulders.
Flexible Coursework
Asynchronous coursework allows you to work at your own pace with no set class times—enabling you to earn a degree when and where it makes sense for you.
Attentive Faculty
Our devoted faculty truly care about your success, both in the classroom and beyond. Their virtual door is always open for mentorship, career advice, and academic support.
Regional Recognition
Wilson College provides the opportunity for transformative education, which is why U.S. News named the institution among the Top Performers on Social Mobility in the North.
Ethical Education
Our liberal studies emphasis creates agents of justice who fuel meaningful positive change in society. You’ll learn to put your accounting degree toward social good.
Sense of Belonging
Our online programs honor Wilson’s rich history of providing accessible and inclusive education. No matter your background, you belong at Wilson.
Get Your Degree While You Work
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We know you’re more than just a student and you have many responsibilities outside of school. That’s why we offer flexible, asynchronous online courses that allow you to study at your own pace, on your own schedule.
What You Need for Admission
We believe in equitable education and the
individuality of every
student. Each student has had their own experiences that have led them to Wilson, and those
specific
experiences should be weighed when a student is applying for admission.
That’s why
Wilson College
Online
reviews every application on a holistic, case-by-case basis, without any steadfast GPA or
standardized test
score requirements. Every student's application is assessed solely on their own merits, not
against any
hardline admission requirements.
Required Documents for
First-Time-in-College
Applicants
- Official high school transcript
Required Documents for
Transfer Applicants
- Official high school transcript
- Official college transcript(s)
About Wilson College
Initially founded as an all-women’s college in 1869, Wilson College’s mission is to empower students to be confident critical thinkers, creative visionaries, effective communicators, and agents of justice in their communities. Across all programs and fields of study, the College is fiercely committed to and passionate about providing student-centric education and individualized attention and support to ensure our students succeed.
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