Early Childhood Education Programs
Discover Early Childhood Education
Early childhood educators make a profound impact on children’s lives. The first years of life create the foundation for a child’s health, emotional well being, and intellectual growth. Providing high-quality early care and ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ is critically important to enable children to learn and ensure that they reach their full potential.
Our Early Childhood Education programs are designed to provide in-depth knowledge of child development, childhood learning, and teaching skills for young children ages four through eight. All programs lead to ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, which is a requirement for those intending to work in grades PreK-3 in public elementary schools.
Early Childhood Education Programs
- Early Childhood Education M.Ed. (Online)
- Early Childhood Education Alt. M.Ed.
- Early Childhood Education M.Ed. with Reading Certification (Online)
- Early Childhood Education Ed.S.
Alternative Master's Program in Early Childhood Education
Dr. Kelly Byrd
kbyrd@southalabama.edu
(251) 380-2673
Traditional Master's Program in Early Childhood Education
Dr. Hannah Szatkowski
hdszatkowski@southalabama.edu
Ph: (251) 380-3858