Early Childhood Education refers to educational services offered to children from Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade.  Early Childhood Education focuses on group settings deliberately intended to effect developmental changes in young children.  It is during these years that the foundation for future learning is established.  From these experiences, young children build skills that shape their social, emotional, and cognitive development.  The Early Childhood Education Program at the University of Central Florida offers the following degrees:

• Early Childhood Education Minor:  intended for students whose undergraduate major is outside the College of Education and are seeking an enhanced understanding of education or are considering a career working with young children
• B.S. Early Childhood Education:  an undergraduate degree intended to lead to initial teacher certification in Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade
• M.Ed. Early Childhood Education: a graduate degree intended for students who are currently certified in Early Childhood Education or have completed the requirements for certification in Early Childhood Education
• M.A. Early Childhood Development and Education:  a graduate degree intended for students who are interested in working with young children but hold an undergraduate degree in an area other than Early Childhood Education.