B.S./B.A. in Early Childhood Education

Core Curriculum

幼儿教育专业的在线学士学位需要同时学习Core 1和Core 2课程。核心课程研究发展的各个阶段，如玩耍、文学、健康、技术和关键问题。

Core 2 courses are Methods courses, which introduce processes and procedures for teaching specific subjects. Then, your teaching practicum gives you supervised experience in a real classroom. Earn your B.A. with a foreign language requirement, or your B.S. with just 12 more science credits.

Our early childhood education program does not offer licensure. If you would like to be licensed, you can continue to a graduate school program for teaching.

Have Credits to Transfer?

The option to transfer credits makes your program more affordable and can help you get on the job sooner. We allow up to135 credits from previous college coursework转入EOU。所有EOU专业要求至少20个EOU学分。

To see how your credits will transfer, use ourTransfer Equivalency工具。

Admission Requirements

• Online ApplicationandECE Application
• Application Fee
• Official Transcripts
• ECED 311 & 312 Prerequisite
• Letter of recommendation

What It’s Like to Study Online

Earning your degree online at Eastern Oregon University is a great opportunity because there are no on-campus requirements. You will have access to the same professors, content and opportunities as on-campus students, only in a creative digital format. Our professors work on campus and are professionals and experts who are trained to deliver innovative, engaging online education.

Tuition Details

We feature affordable tuition, especially when compared to similar universities. The total cost of your program (assuming no transfer credits) is $50,040. The cost per credit hour for EOU online courses is $278.*

About 92 percent of online students benefit from financial aid and scholarships to cover part of these costs.

*Price reflects tuition for Oregon residents. Non-resident tuition is $320/credit hour. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.

Per Term: Based on 18 credits. Costs for average competitors are estimations of state schools found on public university websites.

Program Outcomes

• Explore the early childhood education field
• Confidently work with young children
• Support and advocate for young children
• Prepare for licensure programs
• Create high-quality educational materials and programs
• Develop appropriate learning experiences

Career Outlook

For kindergarten and elementary school teachers, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a projected growth of 3 percent through 2028, with a median annual salary of $57,980.¹

Higher enrollment numbers will create a higher demand for qualified preschool and childcare center directors and administrators. The median annual salary for those positions is $47,940 with a 7 percent job growth rate through 2028. Some schools and programs require licensure, which can mean a higher salary.²