Southern New Hampshire University

Course Details

BA in Early Childhood Education

Course Description

Prepare to teach early learners in preschool through third grade in New Hampshire and many other states with a BA in Early Childhood Education from SNHU. In this major, you'll study child development, family systems and curriculum and instruction methods that reflect the unique needs of children from preschool through age 8. At SNHU, you won't have to wait to see if teaching is right for you. Here, you'll begin working in real classrooms as early as your first semester, freshman year. (Many colleges don't offer field experience until senior year or even later.)

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

The undergraduate early childhood education degree prepares you to teach early learners in preschool through third grade in New Hampshire and many other states. You'll gain field experience and develop an e-portfolio of your work to show prospective employers. You'll also be prepared for a number of career opportunities in various classroom and other settings. Although competitive, the outlook for early education jobs in the years ahead looks promising: Many veteran teachers approaching retirement will drive demand for new early education teachers Parents will continue to seek quality early childhood programs for their children.




BA in Early Childhood Education Southern New Hampshire University