The School of Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation offers a BAE degree in Early Childhood Education designed to prepare future teachers for the Pre K-3 classroom. This program is unique in its focus on field experiences, professional development, practical application of current theory and educational technologies. The newly revised curriculum focuses on and directly aligns with Arizona's standards for teachers and the requirements for Early Childhood certification. Students apply what they are learning by participating in field internships each semester that are directly linked to course discussions and assignments.
During the first two years of the program, students explore education as a career field and gain experience in local community schools and agencies. During the final two years, students complete educational methodology courses in the evening at the Polytechnic campus and intensive field experiences in local preschool and K-3 grade classrooms. Students will graduate from this program ready to start a successful teaching career.
Certification Information
This program prepares future teachers for the Pre K-3 classroom and leads to the new Early Childhood teacher certification. New teacher certification requires that all public Preschool and Kindergarten teachers must hold this certification or an Early Childhood endorsement by 2009. Masters-level Early Childhood Endorsement courses are also available at ASU’s Polytechnic campus.
For additional information or to set up a pre-admission advising appointment, contact the School at polytechniceducation@asu.edu or 480-727-1103.