Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education/MA in Childhood Education in Languages, Literature, and Cultures in Newark United States | University of Delaware

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program includes mandatory graduate-level coursework that readies students for the Master of Arts in Childhood Foreign Language Education. This cross-disciplinary degree equips future educators for dual-language immersion teaching environments. Through this 4+1 pathway and careful planning of graduate HDFS classes, students can transition directly into the full-time MA program at the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, potentially finishing within twelve months.

The University of Delaware's Early Childhood Education program develops professionals capable of supporting all children—including those with special needs—in achieving their highest capabilities. Alumni pursue careers as educators in public and private institutions, early intervention specialists, child advocates, or professionals in community service organizations.

Our curriculum emphasizes developmental psychology, equipping future teachers with the skills to select suitable teaching methods and resources tailored to each child's social, intellectual, and physical development. Students acquire hands-on experience through our on-campus children's facilities and local partnerships, working with diverse populations including children with special requirements.