Early Childhood Studies – Early Childhood Teaching
Bachelor of Arts – B.A.
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Undergraduate
About the Program
Become an impactful educator in the lives of young children as you help them develop foundational skills, foster positive relationships, and discover a love of learning that will support them for the rest of their lives. Through your influence, children can learn to be resilient, welcome and persist in problem-solving, resolve conflict, and develop an early appreciation for inquiry-based learning.
The Polytechnic Experience
Prepare to work with children from birth to age eight through hands-on classroom experience, internships, and service learning. Study how schools, families, and communities shape learning, and apply theory through a social justice lens. Gain the skills to support young children's growth and succeed in early childhood education.
Career Outcomes
Courses
Cal Poly Pomona's Early Childhood Teaching option in the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively with children from birth to age eight. This option emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical experience, culminating in a significant hands-on component. Students complete a 60-hour practicum in an Early Learning Center (ELC), working under the guidance of a mentor teacher and faculty member. This immersive experience helps students apply classroom theories in real-world settings, preparing them for careers in early childhood education where they can positively impact young children's lives through innovative teaching practices
Featured Faculty
Eden Haywood-Bird’s research is concentrated on the development of self-identity in young children and their teachers, exploring the many layers of power and privilege that intersect in the classroom with policy and within cultural norms.Eden E. Haywood-Bird Associate Professor, Early Childhood Studies
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Early Childhood Studies Activities
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