Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood (EC): Birth-Grade 3

Prepare to shape future generations and become one of the most important caregivers in the life of a child. With a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, you will work towards a Wisconsin teaching license to teach children from birth to grade 3. Early childhood educators guide children through the beginning of their path to becoming lifelong learners through play, authentic learning experiences, and social encounters with peers and adults alike. If you've always dreamed of working with young children, a degree in Early Childhood Education may be for you!

Through an articulation agreement, the Early Childhood program begins at a Wisconsin Technical College, where students must complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education before transferring to UW-Parkside to complete the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program at UW-Parkside is a face-to-face program, with classes held on weekdays at the Parkside campus. Some classes require off-campus clinical experience hours that are completed at local schools. Please contact the teacher education advisor at UW-Parkside for more information on program requirements.

At a Wisconsin Technical College, you must

• Complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education
• Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in all classes
• Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all WTCS Early Childhood courses
• Receive a grade of C+ or better in all WTCS Early Childhood courses