{"id":7824,"date":"2016-09-14T11:14:24","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T18:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=7824"},"modified":"2025-05-19T20:15:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T03:15:12","slug":"early-childhood-development-ba-bs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/early-childhood-development-ba-bs\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood Development BA\/BS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2189040-2b7306d5d4b481976038e6d2f254edf3\">\n.avia-section.av-2189040-2b7306d5d4b481976038e6d2f254edf3{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/05\/Early-Childhood-Development-SOU.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Education - Early Childhood Development BA\/BS Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-2189040-2b7306d5d4b481976038e6d2f254edf3 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-7824'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zceg0g-08e2d9a55b1c86b22e08bbfe98ce2621\">\n.flex_column.av-1zceg0g-08e2d9a55b1c86b22e08bbfe98ce2621{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1zceg0g-08e2d9a55b1c86b22e08bbfe98ce2621 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  hero-dog first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jtzz5pgg-ca09b20be8557fe65ee00fcf7d9d723f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jtzz5pgg-ca09b20be8557fe65ee00fcf7d9d723f{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:36px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jtzz5pgg-ca09b20be8557fe65ee00fcf7d9d723f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jtzz5pgg-ca09b20be8557fe65ee00fcf7d9d723f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:36px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jtzz5pgg-ca09b20be8557fe65ee00fcf7d9d723f .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jtzz5pgg-ca09b20be8557fe65ee00fcf7d9d723f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jtzz5pgg-ca09b20be8557fe65ee00fcf7d9d723f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jtzz5pgg-ca09b20be8557fe65ee00fcf7d9d723f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jtzz5pgg-ca09b20be8557fe65ee00fcf7d9d723f av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Early Childhood Development BA\/BS<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1x2lp7k-e08106d9a7414a0e6e303272ea5725cf\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1x2lp7k-e08106d9a7414a0e6e303272ea5725cf .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1x2lp7k-e08106d9a7414a0e6e303272ea5725cf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>&#8220;I am so glad I went through the ECD program at SOU. 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class='av_textblock_section av-17h5byo-decabb288a1d247121b5ed2318e998c9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\"><em>This degree program offers a 100% online option.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Early Childhood Development (ECD) program will provide a variety of career options for you to work with young children and their families. Just imagine, this program will help you become a well qualified professional for opportunities such as preschool teacher, Head Start Program teacher, administrator, family advocate, early interventionist, educational assistant, as well as a potential Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) student.<\/p>\n<p>The Early Childhood Development bachelor\u2019s degree completion program is designed for working adults who prefer the flexibility of an online program and have completed approximately two years of college course work. Most lower division general education and early childhood education courses are not offered online through SOU and must be taken on campus or at local community colleges. To help facilitate transfer of students into this online ECD degree, SOU works with community colleges to identify appropriate lower division early childhood prerequisite and general education courses essential to the major. The program offers upper division coursework needed for a bachelor of science degree in ECD.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, we encourage students to complete 120 quarter credits at their community college &#8211; comprised of specific general education and early childhood courses. Often students will complete an AA or AAS with an early childhood major (approximately 90-95 quarter credits), then fill in the required SOU general education courses (approximately 25-30 credits). Students then take the minimum 60 upper division credits online &#8211; comprised of core and elective early childhood courses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"heavy-man\">Articulation Agreements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An articulation agreement is an agreement between a community college and a 4-year school that outlines the transfer requirements. You do not have to attend one of the listed community colleges to transfer to SOU, it is only that we have developed advising guidelines with these schools to assist you. We currently have agreements with the following two-year colleges:<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Oregon:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Central Oregon Community College<\/li>\n<li>Chemeketa Community College<\/li>\n<li>Clackamas Community College<\/li>\n<li>Klamath Community College<\/li>\n<li>Linn Benton Community College<\/li>\n<li>Mount Hood Community College<\/li>\n<li>Portland Community College<\/li>\n<li>Rogue Community College<\/li>\n<li>Southwestern Oregon Community College<\/li>\n<li>Umpqua Community College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">California:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>College of the Redwoods<\/li>\n<li>College of the Siskiyous<\/li>\n<li>Feather River College<\/li>\n<li>Shasta College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"heavy-man\">Coenrollment Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SOU has coenrollment agreements with many community colleges. This allows students to receive financial aid for the combined number of credits they are taking. For more information visit the SOU Financial Aid <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/apply-for-aid\/forms\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Forms &amp; Worksheets page<\/a>. The forms and information are listed under Consortium Agreements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap av-m4x5pelr-837e1b948cc6d6cb0386d3b957027030 avia-buttonrow-left  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading '>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m4x5n7q0-1-9361e2df8b64667755bdc1e563d48970\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-m4x5n7q0-1-9361e2df8b64667755bdc1e563d48970{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/catalog.sou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=17&amp;poid=5051'  class='avia-button av-m4x5n7q0-1-9361e2df8b64667755bdc1e563d48970 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"COURSE REQUIREMENTS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >COURSE REQUIREMENTS<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m4x5n7q0-2ae9ecec7b978d5c1e1dbda82095ca2c\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-m4x5n7q0-2ae9ecec7b978d5c1e1dbda82095ca2c{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='#faq'  class='avia-button av-m4x5n7q0-2ae9ecec7b978d5c1e1dbda82095ca2c avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m4x5n7q0-2-9f5a994281f15c3f0c819bb0aea91357\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-m4x5n7q0-2-9f5a994281f15c3f0c819bb0aea91357{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/SOU-Early-Childhood-Development-BA-BS-Course-Descriptions.pdf'  class='avia-button av-m4x5n7q0-2-9f5a994281f15c3f0c819bb0aea91357 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-dark'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"COURSE DESCRIPTIONS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m4x5n7q0-1-ed775817409fe9724e6460cf815466ce\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-m4x5n7q0-1-ed775817409fe9724e6460cf815466ce{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='\/academics\/education\/programs\/early-childhood-development-ba-bs\/saturday-workshops\/'  class='avia-button av-m4x5n7q0-1-ed775817409fe9724e6460cf815466ce avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"SATURDAY WORKSHOPS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SATURDAY WORKSHOPS<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-loxexkxm-6258593f4a5700987ee309c46a59cb0d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-loxexkxm-6258593f4a5700987ee309c46a59cb0d{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-loxexkxm-6258593f4a5700987ee309c46a59cb0d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-loxexkxm-6258593f4a5700987ee309c46a59cb0d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-loxexkxm-6258593f4a5700987ee309c46a59cb0d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-loxexkxm-6258593f4a5700987ee309c46a59cb0d av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_buttonrow  el_before_av_textblock  right-pillow'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Degree Fit<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-loxeyiiw-16224b0806d0dfdac65b1d3fc237fcea '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Program Preparation<\/h4>\n<p>Students who have a strong interest and passion for working with young children and have the desire to support children\u2019s healthy development and to work closely with parents are welcome to join the SOU Early Childhood Development Program.<\/p>\n<h4>Degree Roadmap<\/h4>\n<p>The ECD program is a degree completion program. ECD students take lower division Early Childhood (ECE) courses at a community college and then complete the upper division ECD major courses at SOU. Students will be educated on the fundamentals of a broad range of topics in early childhood best practices to become conscientious professionals who connect effectively with children and families.<\/p>\n<h4>Capstone<\/h4>\n<p>The Capstone project is designed collaboratively by the student and the Capstone instructor. The Capstone course provides students an opportunity to expand and refine skills and knowledge that are important as professionals in education of young children. Capstone Internship is a major culminating experience for the Early Childhood Development students as part of graduation requirements. In Capstone, students are engaged in Community-Based Learning (CBL) by planning, implementing, and reflecting on a developmentally appropriate CBL service project for children and their families in their practicum\/internship settings. In addition, students are also expected to develop a professional portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-c5xcc0-8098f722fe32f248730cffa869e3822a entry-content-wrapper alternate_color av-border-cells av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  grid-row-not-first  container_wrap fullsize'  >\n<div class='flex_cell av-ary03k-1127fb4cb0be347c0cbd21f04e37d88d av-gridrow-cell av_two_fifth no_margin  avia-builder-el-18  el_before_av_cell_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9ugl1c-7836a403060e0eaacf182ce78060e3d0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-9ugl1c-7836a403060e0eaacf182ce78060e3d0{\npadding-bottom:4px;\ncolor:#d2e388;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-9ugl1c-7836a403060e0eaacf182ce78060e3d0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-9ugl1c-7836a403060e0eaacf182ce78060e3d0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9ugl1c-7836a403060e0eaacf182ce78060e3d0 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#d2e388;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9ugl1c-7836a403060e0eaacf182ce78060e3d0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-9ugl1c-7836a403060e0eaacf182ce78060e3d0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-9ugl1c-7836a403060e0eaacf182ce78060e3d0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-9ugl1c-7836a403060e0eaacf182ce78060e3d0 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  force-pop-12 av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">Guided Pathways<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-841a9c-7d654d407e27b31675126822e8a0172e\">\n#top .hr.av-841a9c-7d654d407e27b31675126822e8a0172e{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:12px;\n}\n.hr.av-841a9c-7d654d407e27b31675126822e8a0172e .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-841a9c-7d654d407e27b31675126822e8a0172e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-loxeuht5-43b68b9a7d52cb269ca4d2b9def8c76d\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-loxeuht5-43b68b9a7d52cb269ca4d2b9def8c76d .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-loxeuht5-43b68b9a7d52cb269ca4d2b9def8c76d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Contact:<\/span> K.C. Sam\u00a0&#8211; <a href=\"tel:+15415526936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6936<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:samk@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">samk@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-loxeuyom-29f4f7b48b767a9e1e0c416c12629cda\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-loxeuyom-29f4f7b48b767a9e1e0c416c12629cda .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-loxeuyom-29f4f7b48b767a9e1e0c416c12629cda '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Associate Degree Paths<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.roguecc.edu\/2020-21-graduation-guides\/early-childhood-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Childhood Education, RCC<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/umpqua.edu\/academics\/find-your-path\/early-childhood-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Childhood Development, UCC<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klamathcc.edu\/en-US\/academics\/academic-programs\/human-resources\/early-childhood-education.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Childhood Education, KCC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-loxevayp-8c4dd74200202a8bc76451fa8125c66b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-loxevayp-8c4dd74200202a8bc76451fa8125c66b .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-loxevayp-8c4dd74200202a8bc76451fa8125c66b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Majors<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/education\/programs\/education-studies-ba-bs\/\">Education Studies, BA\/BS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-loxevnbl-21ef193529a250d13db0b4ae0e2880f7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-loxevnbl-21ef193529a250d13db0b4ae0e2880f7 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-loxevnbl-21ef193529a250d13db0b4ae0e2880f7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Minors &amp; Certificates<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/education\/programs\/early-childhood-development-minor\/\">Early Childhood Development, Minor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-loxewcj1-61be6a07a373f65216a06ab19b632844\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-loxewcj1-61be6a07a373f65216a06ab19b632844 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-loxewcj1-61be6a07a373f65216a06ab19b632844 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Micro-Credentials<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/education\/programs\/leadership-in-early-childhood-education\/\">Leadership in Early Childhood Education<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-loxewqyw-2947f2ec5cc0ebfe8e1256d860fabb12\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-loxewqyw-2947f2ec5cc0ebfe8e1256d860fabb12 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-loxewqyw-2947f2ec5cc0ebfe8e1256d860fabb12 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Sample Graduate Degrees<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdx.edu\/academics\/programs\/graduate\/infanttoddler-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graduate Certificate in Infant Toddler Mental Health, PSU<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-66fpn4-97e205b383e0536789c2973f01d67f2a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-66fpn4-97e205b383e0536789c2973f01d67f2a .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-66fpn4-97e205b383e0536789c2973f01d67f2a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man grow-mo-bro\">Credit for Prior Learning<\/span> &#8211; <a class=\"mossy-link\" href=\"\/academics\/prior-learning-credit\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m3teclh1-6b86ebeca08f3191accb055c983949a2\">\n.avia-section.av-m3teclh1-6b86ebeca08f3191accb055c983949a2{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='faq'  class='avia-section av-m3teclh1-6b86ebeca08f3191accb055c983949a2 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-7824'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5812lc-1ee56fe6ab32a994906c999cecf24008 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-32  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div 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only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m3td45up-1e7c7e1cf4fd0100f578405d8efb8e0e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m3td45up-1e7c7e1cf4fd0100f578405d8efb8e0e av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-34  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_above'><p>Early Childhood Development, BA\/BS<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m3td7iui-bea2745f2f372c4b29a2762dad9c6eb5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Who do I talk to if I&#8217;m interested in this degree?<\/span><br \/>\nYou should contact <a href=\"mailto:samk@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Sam<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:+15415526936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6936<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Where do I take the lower division course work?<\/span><br \/>\nYou can take your General Ed courses at SOU or at your local community college. It&#8217;s important that the lower division (100-200) courses meet SOU&#8217;s transfer requirements. For information, visit the General Education Transfer Guide on the transfer agreement page. Use the drop down menu to select the community college you are currently, or plan to attend.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">What if I&#8217;ve taken classes but was not in an Early Childhood program &#8211; where would I start?<\/span><br \/>\nThe best thing to do is have your transcript evaluated so you get an idea of how many of the general education and pre-requisite courses you have met. We will outline which classes you may still need and work with you to find these classes. There is no cost or obligation for the transcript evaluation. Just email your unofficial transcripts from all your previous college work to KC Sam, <a href=\"mailto:samk@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">samk@sou.edu<\/a> or fax to 541-552-6287.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">When should I start the program or begin working on the Bachelor&#8217;s degree?<\/span><br \/>\nIdeally, you should begin the coursework during your freshman year combining early childhood courses with your general education requirements. We have transfer agreements with many of the community colleges in northern California and Oregon. The agreements assist students with identifying the required courses. If you decide to begin working on the ECD later in your college career, you would still need to take some lower division early childhood education coursework through your community college. Enrollment at both SOU and community colleges (co-enrollment) is very common and will not affect your financial aid. It is important that if you plan to be enrolled in classes at both a community college and SOU and receive financial aid that you complete a concurrent enrollment form and submit it to your home institution&#8217;s financial aid office at least two weeks prior to the beginning of each term. The form is available online. Scroll down the page to Consortium Agreements.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">What if I want to be in the online Bachelor&#8217;s degree program but do not have the necessary lower division early childhood courses?<\/span><br \/>\nAn advisor will review your previous coursework and make suggestions on which classes you may still need.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">What if I don&#8217;t want to delay my graduation by taking the lower division coursework?<\/span><br \/>\nYou could minor in Education, focusing on ECD courses and majoring in your preferred field.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Can I teach with a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in ECD?<\/span><br \/>\nYes, you can teach in early childhood settings such as HeadStart Programs or in private preschools. If you want to teach in public schools, you will need to get a license through an Initial Licensure program: Elementary Education Bachelor&#8217;s degree or the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Are any of the lower or upper division ECD courses delivered on the SOU campus?<\/span><br \/>\nNo, all lower division courses need to be completed at a community college. The upper division courses that make up the core &amp; elective courses for this degree are available only online. The upper division general education courses can be taken on campus or online.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">After I earn my degree in ECD, how do I get into the MAT program at SOU?<\/span><br \/>\nBy letting your advisor know of your plans to pursue the MAT early, they can help you plan your coursework to assure you have completed the necessary prerequisite courses for the MAT. You will still need to go through the process of applying for the MAT and complete requirements for the MAT &#8211; for example; Basic Skills exam, letters of recommendation and practicum in public school settings.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">If I&#8217;m interested in getting my MAT, when should I meet with an advisor?<\/span><br \/>\nIdeally, the beginning of your Junior year you should make an appointment to meet with the MAT program advisor in the Education Dept.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any other questions, don&#8217;t hesitate to email <a href=\"mailto:samk@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KC Sam<\/a> or call her at <a href=\"tel:+15415526936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6936<\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2l7si8-e6f00b5f70faab65baf30b8a5cb34845 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div 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itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">Section Contents:<\/span> <a href=\"\/academics\/education\/programs\/\">Education Programs<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7anr9s-ee967051c15ca70ec267103f109e41da\">\n.flex_column.av-7anr9s-ee967051c15ca70ec267103f109e41da{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7anr9s-ee967051c15ca70ec267103f109e41da av_one_half  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-40  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div id=\"nav_menu-29\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_nav_menu\"><div class=\"menu-education-sub-nav1-container\"><ul id=\"menu-education-sub-nav1\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-78312\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-78312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/early-childhood-development-ba-bs\/\">Early Childhood Development BA\/BS<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-78314\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-78314\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/education-studies-ba-bs\/\">Education Studies BA\/BS<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-78315\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-78315\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/education-ma-ms\/\">Education, MSEd<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-78316\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-78316\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/master-arts-teaching-mat\/\">Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT)<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-78317\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-78317\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/special-education\/\">Special Education MAT with Oregon Teacher Licensure<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-80122\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80122\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/education-minor\/\">Education Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-80524\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80524\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/ial-cal\/\">Principal Administrator License (PAL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-93276\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-93276\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/certificate-in-adult-learning\/\">Certificate in Adult Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-93279\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-93279\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/certificate-in-early-childhood-education\/\">Certificate in Early Childhood Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-103230\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-103230\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/certificate-in-holistic-education\/\">Certificate in Holistic Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4ce3i8-6168df7224cd9cb73b32cf5a53e9c408\">\n.flex_column.av-4ce3i8-6168df7224cd9cb73b32cf5a53e9c408{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4ce3i8-6168df7224cd9cb73b32cf5a53e9c408 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  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Behavioral Health Micro-Credential<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-80128\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/leadership-in-early-childhood-education\/\">Leadership in Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-80525\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80525\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/leadership-in-higher-education\/\">Leadership in Higher Education Micro-Credential<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-80526\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80526\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/public-health-education\/\">Public Health Education Micro-Credential<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-80126\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-80126\"><a 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