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University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
You’ll study with instructors who have taught young children in the real world—instructors who are just as excited about teaching you as they are about teaching pre-K–3 students.
You can take classes online or on campus in Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia—the choice is yours.
Our early childhood development programs are designed to equip you with the skills you need to assist or teach children from pre-K to grade 3.* Whichever program you choose, you’ll gain insight into human development, planning and delivering lessons, and fundamentals of teaching reading and mathematics. Graduate prepared to promote curiosity and a love of learning in young children.
*Teacher credential requirements vary by state and territory. Check with your state or territorial teacher licensing board to determine whether this program meets requirements before you apply.
Our bachelor’s degree builds on the associate degree curriculum with more content geared toward assessing, planning for, and meeting special educational needs. It also covers working with families, curriculum planning, behavior management, and administration.
Our bachelor’s degree requires completion of all the courses in the associate degree, plus the following:
Students in the bachelor’s degree program also complete six upper-division credits (two courses) in electives of their choice.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development will be able to:
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
Start preparing for a future supporting young learners. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!