Why choose an Early Childhood Education major at Athens State? 

An early childhood education major prepares you to understand how children learn and grow, but that’s only the beginning.  

At Athens State University, you’ll also strengthen your communication, leadership, collaboration, and classroom management skills, giving you a versatile foundation for making a difference in the lives of young learners up to the third grade.  

Building Skills that Make a Difference 

Athens State University offers several early childhood education majors and programs that prepare you to support children at their most critical stages of development.  

As part of the curriculum, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how children think and learn by: 

• Observing and analyzing different learning methods 

• Designing learning experiences grounded in curiosity and play 

• Reflecting on your teaching practices and their effect on students 

Learning to Lead in the Classroom 

Hands-on learning is a critical part of an early childhood education major. With Athens State, you’ll have the opportunity to practice teaching through internships and clinical practices where you can interact directly with students in diverse learning environments.  

Throughout the program, you’ll learn how to: 

• Connect coursework to early childhood stages and settings 

• Facilitate learning opportunities for young students 

• Support diverse learners with specific needs 

Supporting Your Early Childhood Education Major Goals 

Designed for working adults, the early childhood education major at Athens State is built for flexibility around your goals. This includes: 

• Options for online, in-person, or hybrid courses 

• Provisional teaching certification opportunities 

• Transferrable credit for prior learning and experience (PLA) 

Expanding the Early Childhood Education Experience 

When you pursue an early childhood education major at Athens State, you’re not just learning how to teach. You’re developing the skills to: 

• Communicate 

• Lead 

• Solve problems 

• Build relationships 

• Create environments where children can thrive 

It starts with Athens State. Explore our Early Childhood Education major and other programs to discover what’s next for your teaching career.