Childhood Trauma Training
CMU experts provide trauma training to child care workers at six tribal locations through the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan.
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Early Childhood
In our nationally accredited Early Childhood Development and Learning program you'll examine the growth and development of children birth through 8 years. We will prepare you to become a lead teacher or director in a preschool, elementary, or childcare setting. Students interested in the teaching of young children within the elementary school setting should refer to the Early Childhood certification majors on the B.S. in Education degree.
Early Childhood Development and Learning Major (B.A., B.A.A., B.S.) - on campus or online
You can work in non-elementary school early childhood settings such as child care centers, preschools, Head Start and Early Head Start programs with this major.
Early Childhood Development and Learning Program Information
MA in Early Childhood Leadership
An MA in Early Childhood Leadership prepares you for advanced roles across public, private and nonprofit settings, including roles as an early childhood specialist, consultant, coach, district administrator, Department of Education leader, director or advocate in policy-focused positions.
MA in Early Childhood Leadership Program Information
Early Childhood Certification majors (B.S. Ed.)
We are leading the way in implementing the State of Michigan's new guidelines that prepare future educators by specializing in specific grade bands.
Teaching Early Childhood, B-K and Early Childhood Special Education Major - on campus or online
Prepare to teach birth through kindergarten children in childcare, preschool and kindergarten classrooms and home settings. Clinical experiences will be in classrooms/programs with young children with and without disabilities.
Teaching Early Childhood B-K and Special Education Program Information
Teaching Early Childhood, B-3 and Early Childhood Special Education major
Prepare to teach birth through third-grade children in childcare, preschool, pre-kindergarten through third-grade classrooms and home settings. Clinical experiences will be in classrooms/programs with young children with and without disabilities.
Teaching Early Childhood B-3 and Special Education Program Information
The BAA Early Childhood Development and Learning major, BS Early Childhood Development and Learning major,and BS Ed Early Childhood Development and Learning major at Central Michigan University are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, (800) 424-2460 ext. 8007, www.naeyc.org. The accreditation term runs March of 2019 through March of 2026.
The courses in this major meet the course work requirements for early childhood education and preschool teaching by the Michigan Department of Education and the training guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), providing students with education, training, and skills to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Find your career in early childhood
- Preschool, Head Start, Early Head Start Teacher
- Early Childhood Special Educator
- Public School Teacher
- Early On Coordinator
- Child and Family Advocate
- Education Coordinator
- Licensing Consultant
- Childcare Facility Owner/Director
