Early Childhood Education, B.S.

Degree Prep

To prepare for courses required to earn a degree in early childhood education and development, we recommend you:

• Volunteer in your community (e.g., schools, nonprofit organizations)
• Work with young children with and without special needs
• Develop leadership skills in student office
• Participate in early childhood events in your community

Degree Roadmap

• Sample 4-year plan (pdf)

Course descriptions and up-to-date program requirements can be found in the U of I General Catalog.

Financial Aid

To find out about deadlines and eligibility requirements, please visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid office.

Scholarships

Over 400 scholarships are offered exclusively to College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students based on GPA and other qualifications.

You can find general need- and merit-based scholarships on the Financial Aid office's scholarships page.

Hands-on Learning

• Laboratory classes and clinics (child development laboratory)
• Internships with state/federal funded early childhood programs
• Study abroad

Clubs

• Phi Upsilon Omicron
• Palouse Area Association for the Education of Young Children and the Council for Exceptional Children
• University of Idaho Council for Exceptional Children Student Chapter