Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education—Dual Language
With a bachelor’s degree in this field, you will be qualified for an Arizona Early Childhood Education teaching certification for birth to age 8 (or grade 3) and prepared to:
- Pursue occupations that support the healthy growth and development of young children (ages 0-8) within early childhood classrooms (preschool through third grade), child care center settings, and nonprofit organizations
- Create relevant, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive learning experiences that celebrate, respect, and develop the heritage language and English language proficiencies of children from infancy to age 8
- Cultivate respectful and culturally responsive relationships with diverse and multilingual families and communities that promote children’s awareness of and beliefs about themselves
- Apply interpersonal skills and practices to create a professional identity focused on curiosity, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving that elevates the belief all children can learn
- Qualify to earn your Arizona teacher certification in Early Childhood Education or pursue a Bilingual Education, PreK-12 Endorsement or an English as a Second Language (ESL), PreK-12 Endorsement
Give Children a Solid Start in Life. Help Set Them Up for a Lifetime of Success.
Get the quality education and training you need to become a certified early childhood educator—a creative, rewarding, and passion-driven career now part of a growing, high-demand professional field investing in the health of children and families throughout Arizona.
Make a lasting impact on the lives of children during their critical early childhood years—a significant period of brain development and social and emotional growth—improving their overall school performance, the health and success of their families, and their future goals.
This new, exciting program is being offered at Mesa Community College, but over 80 credits may be taken at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges.
Proficiency in a language other than English is not required.
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| College | Class Modality | Credits | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85225 |
Classes are offered in a hybrid format (in-person and online), and all upper-division classes (with the exception of student teaching) are offered in an 8-week accelerated format. | 120 | Full campus experience |
Information
- Students in this 120-credit hour program will complete coursework in children’s literature; language and literacy; health, safety, nutrition, and fitness; art activities and play; curriculum development and instruction; family, community, and school collaboration; bilingual and ESL methods; teaching reading and writing, social studies and arts, math and science for dual language learners; and assessment.
- Program methodology is focused on working with all children. Proficiency in a language other than English is not required.
- General education courses for this program explore broad foundational knowledge and essential skills to prepare students to contribute to society through personal, social, and professional interactions with others.
- Program faculty are dedicated practitioners and scholars of early childhood education, with practical experience in the field, including with first- and second-language learners, and are deeply committed to the professional development of future early childhood educators.
- Internship and a student teaching experience are included in this program.
With a bachelor’s degree in this field, you will be qualified for an Arizona Early Childhood Education teaching certification for birth to age 8 (or grade 3) and prepared to pursue occupations that support the healthy growth and development of young children (ages 0-8) within early childhood classrooms (preschool through third grade), child care center settings, and nonprofit organizations.
Additionally, you will be prepared to pursue a Bilingual Education, PreK-12 Endorsement or an English as a Second Language (ESL), PreK-12 Endorsement.
