High-Demand Early Childhood Careers
- Preschool Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Childcare Center Director
- Childcare Provider
- Teacher’s Aide
- Nanny
Early Childhood Education BS
With our Early Childhood Education bachelor's degree, you'll get to shape the future.
More than just a career, this degree means an opportunity to instill a love of learning.
Early childhood educators can be among the most impactful figures in a young child’s life and play a major role in their future educational success. Get started on your path today, with RIC's Early Childhood Education Program.
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Why Earn an Early Childhood Education BS at RIC?
- The demand for early childhood educators is expected to grow even faster than elementary and high school teachers as the availability and awareness of preschool programs grow.
- Our Early Childhood Education degree offers a concentration in birth to 5 teaching. Concentrating students are eligible for full certification to teach Pre K–Grade 2 in 91Թ Island.
- Early Childhood Education majors have classes in Horace Mann Hall, a state-of-the-art facility for teacher preparation, and our students gain teaching experience in schools throughout 91Թ Island.
- Topics covered include: cognitive development and learning, social/emotional development, early childhood development, English language arts, mathematics and developmental literacy.
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More Program Specifics
Understand the courses you’ll take, the curriculum requirements to meet, and the concepts you’ll gain mastery of. Get the detailed information you’re looking for. We also offer a specifically-outlined Second Bachelor’s Degree Option for this program.
Our Feinstein School of Education and Human Development is a nationally recognized leader in the field and has a legacy of producing award-winning educators.
100%
of Programs Have Field Work in Schools or Community Organizations & Student Teaching or Internship Experiences.
Largest
Educator Preparation Program in RI with 70% of RI Teachers Graduating from RIC.
All
of Our Graduates are Ready to Teach or Enter Their Profession.
Our Elementary Education Faculty
Dr. Karen L. Capraro
- Professor
Dr. Natasha J. Feinberg
- Associate Professor
Dr. Nandita Gurjar
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Carolyn H. Obel-Omia
- Professor
Beth M. Pinheiro
- Interim Associate Dean of the FSEHD
Dr. Leslie A. Sevey
- Professor Emerita
Hear from a Student
Elisa Rivera
“My hope is that I have fostered a love of learning in my students. I want them to feel confident, empowered, supported and prepared for the next school year. I want them to know that although they will move on to the next grade, they will always be my students.”
– Early Childhood Education Major
Students with Character
“I hope my story encourages all young people to attend school and keep on going,” says Jacqueline Lawson.
Program Details
Course Information
Please Note: There is no longer a secondary admissions process for this program. Applicants only need to apply through our general 91Թ & Financial Aid processes.
Take the Next Step!
Department of Elementary Education
We offer accredited academic programs that prepare teachers to function effectively in early childhood and elementary school teaching positions.
- emailkcapraro@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8016
- placeHorace Mann Hall 139, 352 RI College Road, No. Providence, RI 02911
