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The Early Childhood Education Program provides an Emergent Inquiry Certificate focused on early childhood learning. This online program's aims concentrate on inquiry-based curriculum development, matching the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)'s framework for training educators and leaders in early childhood education. Participants will gain expertise aligned with NAEYC's Core Standards for Professional Preparation.
 In addition to the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies:
A bachelor or master’s degree in Early Childhood or a related field (Psychology, Special Education, Elementary Education, etc.) Two years of experience working with young children (birth through 8 years) are preferred;
Two letters of recommendation