Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Online Bachelor’s Degree for Rising Educators
A Childhood Education Degree You Can Connect With
No matter who you are or where you come from, a teacher has impacted your life. Teachers influence young minds in a way that few others can—especially elementary school teachers, who help guide children as they develop their first perceptions of the world around them. 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 with flexible courses that are accessible anywhere you log on. In addition to online coursework, our program will provide you with 12 weeks of student teaching experience in Pennsylvania, allowing you to apply the skills you’ve learned in real classrooms.
Tuition and Financial Aid
$390 per credit hour
6-14 credits per semester
Financial assistance and payment plans available
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Gain the Tools to Teach at Wilson College Online
Earning your early childhood education degree online at Wilson College will prepare you with specific pedagogical strategies to instruct students from pre-K to fourth grade. Throughout the course of your studies, you’ll:
- 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*
*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.
Learn more about how Pennsylvania teacher credentials cross state lines.
What Can 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, and you can use these credentials to launch your teaching career wherever it takes you. Earning the degree will prepare you for careers like:*
Elementary School Teacher Median Annual Salary (U.S.): $62,340 Median Annual Salary (Pennsylvania): $74,160 Median Annual Salary (Maryland): $74,720
Kindergarten Teacher Median Annual Salary (U.S.): $61,430 Median Annual Salary (Pennsylvania): $60,900 Median Annual Salary (Maryland): $70,960
Education and Child Care Administrator, Preschool and Daycare Median Annual Salary (U.S.): $54,290 Median Annual Salary (Pennsylvania): $50,540
*Salaries from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
"Wilson’s B.A. in Early Childhood Education includes everything you’ll need for teacher certification in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is the most strict state for teaching roles, so if you get your start here, you can pretty much take it anywhere and use it."
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with an online bachelor’s degree in early childhood education?
With a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and your state teaching license, you can work as a teacher in preschool and elementary school classrooms. Additionally, this degree can lead to opportunities in areas like education and child care administration.
What is the average salary for graduates of a bachelor’s in early childhood education program?
According to Payscale, the average national salary for bachelor’s in early childhood education degree holders is about $54,000 per year.
Is the bachelor’s in early childhood education degree program accredited?
Yes. All programs in the education department at Wilson College are accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
How long is the online bachelor’s in early childhood education program?
The completion time for the early childhood education online degree program depends on the number of applicable transfer credits* and credit hours you take per semester. The average time to completion is between three and four years.
*Transfer credits will be reviewed during the application process once you’ve submitted official transcripts for coursework from all institutions attended.
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 education degree toward social good.
Continue Your Path at Wilson
Wilson undergraduate students can continue advancing their education through seamless pathways to a range of graduate programs in specialized, high-demand areas of education.
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Get Your Degree While You Work
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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