Walden University

Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Concentrations

• General
• Child and Adolescent Studies
• Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
• Family Health and Wellness
• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Psychology

Gain the knowledge and leadership skills needed to prepare you for the expanding opportunities in the early childhood field. Deepen your understanding of child development and learning and study effective programs and practices. Critically examine issues, trends, and current research to create and sustain enriching programs and practices. Develop the practical strategies and tools required to plan curriculum and to create caring and respectful learning environments. Broaden your knowledge of issues related to equity and inclusion and learn to address inequities and advocate for children and families.

Specializations

• Administration, Management and Leadership
• Early Childhood Public Policy & Advocacy
• Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field
• Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education

Gain the knowledge and leadership skills needed to prepare you for the expanding opportunities in the early childhood field. Deepen your understanding of child development and learning and study effective programs and practices. Critically examine issues, trends, and current research to create and sustain enriching programs and practices. Develop the practical strategies and tools required to plan curriculum and to create caring and respectful learning environments. Broaden your knowledge of issues related to equity and inclusion and learn to address inequities and advocate for children and families.

Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy
Examine the complexities of the infrastructure of the early childhood field from local, state, national, and international perspectives. Study family and political advocacy and learn about the power and specifics of grant writing, communication plans, and effective public policies and advocacy initiatives.

Gain the knowledge and leadership skills needed to prepare you for the expanding opportunities in the early childhood field. Deepen your understanding of child development and learning and study effective programs and practices. Critically examine issues, trends, and current research to create and sustain enriching programs and practices. Develop the practical strategies and tools required to plan curriculum and to create caring and respectful learning environments. Broaden your knowledge of issues related to equity and inclusion and learn to address inequities and advocate for children and families.

Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field
Explore the major theories of adult learning and motivation to prepare you for your role as a higher education faculty member, community trainer, technical assistance provider, mentor, or professional development facilitator. Explore how to plan learning experiences, assess and modify instruction, and incorporate technology into instruction geared to adult learners.

Gain the knowledge and leadership skills needed to prepare you for the expanding opportunities in the early childhood field. Deepen your understanding of child development and learning and study effective programs and practices. Critically examine issues, trends, and current research to create and sustain enriching programs and practices. Develop the practical strategies and tools required to plan curriculum and to create caring and respectful learning environments. Broaden your knowledge of issues related to equity and inclusion and learn to address inequities and advocate for children and families.

Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
Deepen your understanding of the ways diversity affects development and learning in early childhood. Study specific special needs as well as the impact of living in poverty and the effects of stress, violence, and trauma. Learn practical strategies and tools required to work with and teach young children, including ways to plan curriculum, create caring and respectful environments, and improve developmental and learning outcomes for every child.

This program helps education professionals pursue original research that contributes to the field. Taking into consideration challenges that educators face today, this program explores issues such as human development, organizational systems, and promotion of social change through education. With a range of specializations and learning formats, you can personalize your course of study to meet your needs and goals.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Global and Comparative Education
• Higher Education
• K-12 Educational Leadership
• Leadership, Policy, and Change
• Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
• Self-Designed
• Special Education

This program helps education professionals pursue original research that contributes to the field. Taking into consideration challenges that educators face today, this program explores issues such as human development, organizational systems, and promotion of social change through education. With a range of specializations and learning formats, you can personalize your course of study to meet your needs and goals.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Global and Comparative Education
• Higher Education
• K-12 Educational Leadership
• Leadership, Policy, and Change
• Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
• Self-Designed
• Special Education

We offer accelerated state-approved teacher preparation programs with Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree that can help you reach your goal. This online program, with specializations in early childhood education or special education, meets the educational requirements needed to teach in birth to grade 12 classrooms or other educational settings. If you have a bachelor's degree and aspire to teach, this program is designed for you.

Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

For individuals seeking a comparable teaching license in a state other than Minnesota, Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed, as requirements vary state by state. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of any program or coursework will permit them to obtain state certification or licensure in their home state.

Walden University is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching to offer teacher preparation programs that lead to Minnesota licensure in early childhood education (birth through grade 3) and special education (K-12 learning disabilities and/or K-12 emotional/behavioral disorders). Before Walden can recommend you for licensure to the Minnesota Board of Teaching, you must also pass the PRAXIS I and the PRAXIS II tests pertinent to your teaching content area.