Early Childhood Education

2-YEAR ASSOCIATES DEGREE

POINTS OF DISTINCTION:

• In the Early Childhood Education Degree, students develop the skills to lead various educational programs, inside or outside the Church.
• Graduates of this program will be able to develop and teach lessons using effective educational models, methods, and strategies.
• The Early Childhood Education Degree will develop the skills to help lead and administrate preschool ministries or other early childhood development programs.
• Students are able to model experienced and actively involved professors.

POSSIBLE CAREERS:

• Preschool Teacher
• Assistant Teacher
• Childcare Center Director
• Special Education Teacher
• Assistant ELL Teacher
• Classroom Teacher
• Childcare Worker
• Social Work
• Human Service Worker
• Christian Nonprofit Organization Assistant

For additional information about the Early Childhood Associate Degree program, see the online catalog.

"This program taught me how to transition from one subject to another, how to choose different manipulatives based on brain development for specific age groups and much more! Such a great program with amazing professors."

Program Breakdown

All 4- and 2-year degrees at Boise Bible College are built around three components: General Education, Bible Major, Ministry Program.

It is necessary to fulfill all requirements in each of these components in order to successfully complete the degree. Each component, and each course, plays a role in your overall development as a person of influence.

General Education Core

General Studies (1 credit) 

• Bible College Navigator

Language and Communication (9 credits) 

• Public Speaking
• English Grammar & Composition
• Research & Writing

Philosophy (5 credits) 

• Christian Ethics
• Christian Apologetics

Social Science (choose 3 credits) 

• Cultural Anthropology
• General Psychology
• Sociology

Guided Electives (3 credits)

• American Sign Language 1/2
• Survey of Church History
• Personal Finances
• Recent American History
• Introduction to Literature
• American Literature
• Classics of Christian Literature
• Music History and Appreciation
• Theory of Intelligent Design
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Logic
• Worldviews

Open Electives (2 credits)

Bible Major

Bible (10 credits) 

• Journey Through the Bible
• New Testament Introduction
• Old Testament Introduction
• Acts of the Apostles

Theology (6 credits) 

• Survey of Bible Doctrine
• Biblical Interpretation and Resources
• Restoration Movement Principles

Bible or Theology Electives (3 credits)

Ministry Program Core

Christian Ministries Core (7 credits)

• Christian Life
• Introduction to Vocational Ministry
• Sophomore Seminar
• Evangelism & Discipleship

Early Childhood Education Core (15 credits)

• Principles of Instruction
• Early Childhood Education
• Family Ministry
• Organization and Organization
• Intro to Children’s and Youth Ministry
• Children’s Ministry
• Curriculum Development