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Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Arts

Program Overview

Majoring in Early Childhood Education at Concordia University, St. Paul involves the study of the methods and practices of teaching. As an early childhood educator, you have the deeply important responsibility and privilege of helping students in some of their most formative years.

Within this fully accredited program, you’ll develop the skills and insights to become an effective educator. The degree meets PELSB requirements for teaching credentials. To earn those credentials, students must also pass standardized examinations of content and pedagogy.

Educators are vitally important to the success of societies as a whole and are required to be proficient in a wide range of skills. You’ll acquire a valuable skillset in areas such as educational psychology, teaching methodology, classroom management, language development, and more.

CSP’s education program is widely recognized as one of the finest in the state of Minnesota and within the Concordia University System. The program is fully accredited by the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (continuously since 1969) and the PELSB.

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This program prepares students for licensure or endorsement in the state of Minnesota only. Each state has different requirements for professional licensure and certifications and our programs have not met the licensure requirements established by any other state licensing boards for licensure in those states. Students are encouraged to contact their state’s licensing authority for guidance before beginning the program and can learn more here.

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