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Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Early Childhood Education
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Professional Studies Program: Bachelor
of Liberal Arts in Early Childhood Education
Earn a Bachelor Liberal Arts in Early Childhood Education
The Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Early Childhood
Education program is designed to meet the needs
of adults in early childhood environments who
want to complete a bachelor’s degree with or
without teacher certification. The program includes
an extensive study including a balance of coursework
that reflects education theory with real classroom
experiences applied in the early childhood settings,
culminating with a mentored internship at the
conclusion of the program.
Education degree was developed to accommodate
the needs of working professionals by offering
classes in convenient evening formats.
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Associate Professor of Management and
Business, WAU School of Graduate and
Professional Studies
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Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Early
Childhood Education program features:
• A faculty of practitioner-scholars; licensed,
experienced educators, as well as credentialed
and qualified academics.
• One advisor from admissions through graduation
• Extensive real classroom experience, including
a capstone mentored internship
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2. Tuition
Professional Studies Program (PSP) degrees
at the School of Graduate and Professional
studies are among the most affordable in
the Washington Metropolitan Area.
MPA Tuition per semester hour: $400.00
Per course (3 hours): $1,200.00
Per semester (6 hours): $2,400.00
Student Services Fee: $275.00
Students seeking assistance through federal
student aid programs should apply for aid
by completing the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which can
be found at
Admissions Requirements
To be admitted to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Early
Childhood Education program, applicants must meet
the following requirements.
• At least 20 years old with experience in a K-12 environment.
• At least 56 semester credit hours with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.
• Completion of a School of Graduate and Professional Studies
application and payment of a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
• Official transcripts from any college or university attended.
Admission to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Early Childhood
Education program is open every 7 weeks. For additional
information, please contact the School of Graduate and
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Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies in Early Childhood
Education program requires the completion of 127 hours of study,
including transfer credits.
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies in Early Childhood Education curriculum includes:
Liberal Studies Themes Cultural Studies
EDUC 120 Educational Philosophy and Trends
EDUC 301 Issues in Multicultural Education
ENGL 310 Language and Grammar
Scientific Studies
BIOL 140 Human Body in Health and Disease
MATH110 Probability and Statistics
MATH115 Survey of Mathematics
Societal Studies
EDUC 242 Human Learning
HIST 125/126 World History
PSYC 210 Development Psychology
Cognate Requirement
HIST 275/276 United States History I OR II
Remainder of required hours include General
Education Requirements and Electives
Liberal Studies Themes Cultural Studies
EDUC 120 Educational Philosophy and Trends
EDUC 301 Issues in Multicultural Education
ENGL 310 Language and Grammar
Scientific Studies
BIOL 140 Human Body in Health and Disease
MATH110 Probability and Statistics
MATH115 Survey of Mathematics
Societal Studies
EDUC 242 Human Learning
HIST 125/126 World History
PSYC 210 Development Psychology
Cognate Requirement
HIST 275/276 United States History I OR II
Remainder of required hours include General
Education Requirements and Electives