This is an informational/resource website for the BAS Early Childhood program offered through the following University of Arizona campuses: UA Online, UA Douglas, UA Sierra Vista, UA Pima East, UA Nogales, and UA Distance
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood (BAS EC) primary focus is to create early childhood practitioners who have a deep understanding of how to best meet the developmental and learning needs of children birth through age 8. Through a variety of multimodal instruction, students will gain a deeper knowledge of professional skills that are required within the profession of early childhood. These skills include:
Developing a deep understanding of child development and early childhood developmental domains (cognition, social/emotional, language, self-help, and motor/physical)
Recognizing and using early learning and development theories
Examining and applying developmentally appropriate practices
Nurturing leadership, teaching, mentoring, and coaching skills required for managing or directing early childhood centers
Addressing the importance of cultivating relationships with families and communities that honor the culture and cultural values of families
This program is not intended to meet the Arizona state criteria for an early childhood teaching certificate. If you are interested in teaching in a public school, please contact Dr. Laurie Seder at lseder@arizona.edu or your academic adviser