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Bachelor's of Science
Early Childhood Education
If you’re passionate about shaping young minds, SUNY Empire’s online bachelor’s in early childhood education can help you make a lasting impact.
This flexible program combines research-based teaching strategies with hands-on experience to prepare you for a rewarding career as an early childhood educator. You’ll learn how to create inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning environments for children from birth through grade 2. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for New York State B-2 Initial Certification to teach in early childhood settings across the state.
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Program Overview
Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education
Next term starts
Spring 2026
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Prepare to Inspire and Educate Young Learners
- Design developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Support diverse learners and their families
- Apply best practices in assessment
- Integrate technology into early childhood classrooms
For comprehensive information about our courses, please visit our course catalog.
Get Ready for Your Early Childhood Education Career
This online program prepares you to lead, teach, and make a difference in the lives of young children. Possible careers include:
- Early Childhood Teacher (Birth - Grade 2)
- Preschool Teacher
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Childcare Center Director
- Early Childhood Program Coordinator
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Start Your Journey to a Successful Early Childhood Education Career
We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to an early childhood education degree as smooth as possible. Our dedicated advisors provide the guidance
and information you need to make confident choices and move closer to your goals.
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Check for Prior Learning Credits
Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.
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as soon as January 12, 2026.
Apply for Your Online Early Childhood Education Degree
Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Spring 2026
Deadline to apply
December 5
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Meet Our Professors
Lynn M. Lubecki
Assistant Professor, College of Education
Lynn Lubecki holds an Ed.D. in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher University. An expert in early childhood education, equity, and implementation science, her work focuses on dismantling exclusionary practices and building healing-centered systems. She equips educators to lead with empathy and justice, and is co-authoring a textbook on equity in infant toddler care.
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