This sequence of courses supports Early Childhood Educators or anyone interested in a non-licensure education pathway.
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is a degree completion program with a concentration on Children, Families, and Society. Attaining this degree will enable Early Childhood Educators to meet requirements of the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) under the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Under the QRIS system, to ensure children's healthy development, early educators must have formal coursework in early childhood education as well as subject area content, along with ongoing professional development that is linked to enhanced classroom activities, increased understanding of children's social-emotional development, and understanding impacts on development and learning.
The Interdisciplinary Studies program is designed for early childhood educators who have work experience in the field and hold an Associates Degree (45 - 64 transfer credits). The program uses a cohort model designed for the adult learner who is managing work and family demands. In completing this degree, students will be prepared to work in an array of early care and education programs, private schools, early intervention programs, museums, playgrounds, and other specialized educational settings such as Head Start, Even Start, and Healthy Families.
