Early Childhood Education

Our Program

Early childhood education is a career for individuals who seek the satisfaction of enhancing the development and learning of young children. This program is designed for students who wish to work as licensed teachers in early care and education programs for young children, birth through kindergarten, including children with disabilities. Graduates are licensed-eligible educators working in a variety of settings including public schools, private and not-for-profit childcare programs, and military or corporate early education programs.

This program is offered on the Manhattan campus and through K-State Online.

Program Highlights

• Supervised clinical practice integrated with course work
• Hands-on teaching experience
• Undergraduate research opportunities
• Education abroad opportunities
• Dedicated student organization

Career Opportunities

• Early Childhood Special Educator
• Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
• Kindergarten Teacher
• Early Interventionist
• Child development specialist
• Early childhood behavior interventionist
• Early literacy coordinator
• ECE/ECSE program consultant

Learn more about our Early Childhood Education program