Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Available at Chandler, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Surprise, AZ


The elementary education major, the early childhood education major and secondary education programs are designed to produce teachers who have the knowledge, social competencies, methods, communication skills, and sensitivity to be effective in the school environment. Students complete methods courses, professional education courses, and field experiences and observations. They develop critical thinking skills through an analysis of educational history, philosophy and psychology; measurement and evaluation of learning; and classroom management. They gain awareness of cultural diversity and the social and political contexts of education. Elementary and early childhood majors must also demonstrate ability in liberal arts areas including mathematics, science, writing, communication, and the fine arts. The education major is based on state, regional and national certification/licensure criteria and testing competencies. The Ottawa University teacher education programs are state approved in Arizona.