Early Childhood Education

为什么学习 Early Childhood Education at Northwest

西北的 early childhood education program helps students complete the program's licensure requirements and earn their teaching license with an endorsement in early childhood education. This license enables students to teach children from birth through the third grade in multiple settings, including public and nonpublic schools, homes and other community settings.

Studies show the first several years of a child's life are extremely important in their growth and development. This makes early childhood education even more significant! Faculty focus on preparing childhood teachers, decision-makers and leaders to create learning opportunities that ensure the wellbeing of children and 家庭.

This program offers a strengths-based teaching approach with all children, including those with special needs or rights. In addition to completing child-centered and culturally sensitive coursework, students participate in field experiences in the Phyllis and Richard Leet Center, Horace Mann Laboratory School and partnering community settings. Combined, these opportunities provide Northwest students with excellent hands-on experience. 

Individually and as a cohort of learners, students learn an integrated approach to teaching and learning through meaningful practices in diverse systems and settings. Opportunities to learn together as colleagues who further each other’s reflective thinking skills prepare students for their future careers.

Northwest faculty have numerous connections and work collaboratively with surrounding preschools, school districts, licensed childcare facilities and home providers, ensuring students have opportunities to participate in various learning settings as early as their first year at Northwest.