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Online Early Childhood Education Fast Track

Bachelor of Education (B.E.)

2 years
That’s all it takes to complete your bachelor’s degree in our online program if you have an associate’s degree in early childhood.

2 years
That’s all it takes to complete your bachelor’s degree in our online program if you have an associate’s degree in early childhood.

Online Early Childhood Education Fast Track Bachelor's Degree Overview

Earn your bachelor’s degree in early childhood education in two years with our 100% online non-licensure program.

This fast-track, degree-completion program is for preschool, daycare, and early learning educators and administrators who:

  • Have an associate degree in early childhood education from an accredited institution
  • Are employed at an early care and education program for infants, toddlers or preschoolers

This degree will not allow you to teach in public schools. But it will prepare you to work in a variety of settings with infants, toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0-5) who are typically developing, at-risk, gifted and have mild-moderate special needs. 

UToledo’s program combines the latest in theory, research and practice methods to help children thrive individually and as part of an engaged community. 

Online Early Childhood Education Fast Track Bachelor's Degree Highlights

Nationally recognized faculty. Our faculty members are scholars who are active in schools and agencies at the local, state and national levels. 

Forward-thinking, inclusive teaching model. Our graduates are equipped to handle the needs of a modern student. We teach the Whole Child Approach to education — developing the skills necessary to tend to students’ emotional, psychological and physical concerns.

Generous aid. UToledo awards more than 60 endowed scholarships annually to education majors.

Accreditation. The Judith Herb College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.


Career Opportunities

Graduates with a non-licensure bachelor’s degree in early childhood education typically pursue a master’s degree in the field or work in administrative and supportive roles in schools, agencies and similar organizations.

Explore employment statistics of preschool and childcare center directors and preschool teachers to learn more about job prospects.


Online Early Childhood Education Fast Track Bachelor's Degree Plan of Study

The online early childhood curriculum is built around fundamental early childhood education principles:

  • The teacher is the decision-maker.
  • Learning is relationship-based. Relationships between adults and children and between children and their peers are crucial to development and success.
  • Active partnerships with families strengthen children's learning and potential.
  • Learning should be individualized to meet the needs of every young child, including those with disabilities.

 

Sample Courses

  • Creating effective learning environments
  • Supporting reading social studies 
  • Supporting math and science
  • Supporting Young Children with Special Needs

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Online Early Childhood Education Fast Track Bachelor's Degree

2 years

Program Availability

 100% Online

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OUT-OF-STATE TUITION DISCOUNT RATE

This 100% online degree program qualifies non-Ohio residents to pay in-state tuition rates with a $5 per credit hour surcharge.

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