Complete your Bachelor's Degree in ECD ONLINE!

Early Childhood Development
Class of 2023!

(*Photo includes students who were able to travel & attend commencement)

The Bachelor's in Early Childhood Development is designed to be a degree completion.  Students take their general education and approved early childhood prerequisite courses at their local community college, then transfer to SOU to complete the degree online.  This flexible scheduling is in response to the need for this degree by professionals in the field of early childhood.

We are working collaboratively with regional community colleges to develop transfer agreements - these agreements assist students by assuring they take the necessary classes to transfer smoothly into SOU's program.

We encourage students that are interested in this degree to contact us even if they are not in a program.  We can evaluate your current transcripts at no cost and give you an idea of how best to move forward. You may be closer than you think!

Are you interested in earning a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood?

This program will provide a variety of career options for you to work with young children and their families. Just imagine, this program will help you become a well qualified professional for opportunities such as preschool teacher, Head Start Program teacher, administrator, family advocate, early interventionist, educational assistant, as well as potential Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) student in early childhood/elementary or elementary/middle endorsement.

Our young children need you and your passion! If you enjoy working with young children and their families, this can be a great option for your future career!