Early Childhood Education

Our Mission: Provide a rich and deep understanding of early childhood development informed by theory, research, and best practice.

Pass rate on licensure exams is 96%	Clinically supervised field experiences in homes, schools, and centers	Leads to licensure to teach children with and without disabilities aged birth through kindergarten
Loan deferment programs and TEACH grants available for teachers	Opportunities to engage in Education Abroad	#1 National rank by  Best online colleges for ECE in 2019

The early childhood education program at Kansas State University combines early childhood education and early childhood special education content knowledge and pedagogy into one blended degree program. Early childhood education students gain teaching experience in the licensed and nationally accredited Hoeflin Stone House early childhood education center on campus. Supervised, clinical internships working with families, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and student teaching are an integral part of the preservice licensure program. Upon full completion of degree requirements students are eligible to apply for a Kansas teaching license in early childhood unified (birth through kindergarten).