Bachelor of Christian Education

This degree is a program emphasizing the knowledge, skills, and disposition of an early childhood educator. Upon completion of the program, candidates will be prepared to work in various childhood settings. Upon passage of the Praxis and National Evaluation Series (NES) Exams, students should be prepared to be employed as an Elementary School Teacher.

Objectives — Upon completion of the program, candidates will demonstrate the abilities and responsibilities associated with leadership in the early childhood profession; working with children, families, communities, and organizations by:

Promoting child development and learning

Observing, documenting, assessing, and supporting young children

Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum

Building family and community relationships

Using developmentally effective approaches

Demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of an early childhood professional