Online Bachelor of Arts in Education in Educational Studies – Early Childhood Studies
Pursue your passion for shaping young minds with an online Bachelor of Arts in Education in educational studies with a concentration in early childhood studies from Arizona State University. This program equips you to promote school readiness and support lifelong learning for children from birth to age 5. You’ll graduate ready to work in diverse educational settings or use this degree as a foundation for graduate study.
Quick facts
Next start date: 05/19/2025
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
Prepare for an impactful career in early childhood education
This program helps you grow as an intentional practitioner through observation, assessment, purposeful planning and reflective practice. You’ll learn to support early development before kindergarten to help maximize each child’s potential and learning outcomes. Coursework focuses on individualized teaching approaches, effective classroom organization and positive child guidance.
As a graduate, you can make a meaningful impact on young children, families and communities. Many careers increasingly prefer or require a bachelor’s degree, including roles as a childcare professional, childcare center director or instructional specialist. Earning this degree demonstrates advanced preparation to support early learning and child development.
While this program doesn’t lead to teacher certification, it provides a strong foundation for graduate study. You can choose ASU’s online master’s degree in early childhood education to broaden your age specialization or pursue the teacher certification graduate certificate, a two-semester program aligned with Arizona Department of Education requirements.
Who’s a good candidate for this program?
This program is designed for newcomers to education, volunteers and experienced professionals working in early childhood settings. Regardless of your experience level, you’ll gain the tools to advocate for and support young children’s development while strengthening your skills in intentional planning and teaching, communication and family-centered practices. Courses offer opportunities to work directly with children from birth to age 5, so you can apply theory in real-world settings.
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Early childhood studies courses
Courses explore early child development, education and care. The curriculum includes in-person, practical experiences that allow you to apply what you learn in real early childhood education settings. You can complete these requirements at your current workplace, a volunteer site or another approved location with a Department of Human Services (DHS) license.
The education jobs you’ll be prepared for
Earning this degree positions you for meaningful roles in the child development field. Potential work settings include preschools, Head Start programs, childcare centers and child development organizations. You may also find opportunities in public or private early education environments, as well as home-based child care. Your skills can translate into positions such as:
Education Professor
Kindergarten Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Study with education scholars and researchers leading at the top of their fields
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines, including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Study with education scholars and researchers leading at the top of their fields
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines, including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
How to apply
first-year student
You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Join one of the best colleges of education in the nation
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
