BA in Education for Licensure - Early Childhood Education in Manchester United States | Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University's Bachelor of Education for Licensure program offers an entry point into the teaching profession, covering foundational educational theories and instructional methods while preparing students for New Hampshire teaching certification.
Participants can choose up to two specializations from these options: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Combined Early Childhood and Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary with General Special Education, English Education, General Special Education, Middle School Science Education, or Social Studies Education. This curriculum delivers thorough training in teaching methodologies and concludes with a full-year student teaching placement. Graduates emerge as stronger candidates for teaching roles with this comprehensive preparation.
SNHU's School of Arts, Sciences and Education holds initial licensure accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036, 202-223-0077). Detailed information about accredited programs and performance metrics is available on our CAEP Accreditation page.
CAEP promotes fairness and high standards in teacher education through rigorous accreditation processes that maintain program quality while encouraging ongoing enhancements to benefit K-12 student outcomes. This accreditation verifies that teaching programs equip future educators with subject mastery, student understanding, and practical classroom training for immediate teaching effectiveness.
The Early Childhood Education concentration within the BA in Education for Licensure readies graduates to teach children from preschool through third grade in New Hampshire and numerous other states. The program provides hands-on classroom experience and prepares students for diverse educational careers. Coursework focuses on developmental stages, family dynamics, and age-appropriate teaching strategies for children up to eight years old.