The children's studies perspective emphasizes holistic studies of children's lives and respect for children's experiences. The children's studies major provides students a strong background in the study of children (birth to adolescence) in a variety of social contexts. Theory and practice from the disciplines of sociology, psychology and education form the foundation for this integrated curriculum. By Sept. 20, 2013, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall ensure that at least 50 percent of Head Start teachers nationwide must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or a baccalaureate or advanced degree in any subject, and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.
Total Credits Required
60 Credit Hours for the major as part of a 180 credit hour Bachelor of Arts
Prerequisites
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Delivery Method
OnLine
Blackboard
Specific Technology Requirements
Computer
PC Minimum Requirements: Pentium 4, Windows XP, 512 MB RAM, 300 MB available hard drive, CD-ROM, Sound Card, Printer; Mac: PowerPC G4, Mac OS 10.4.11, 512 MB RAM, 300 MB avail. hard drive, CD-ROM, Printer
Internet Access
High Bandwidth Recommended
E-Mail
You will be required to use your school email address
Software
PC: Microsoft Office 2003 or later; Mac: Microsoft Office 2004 or later
Contact
Name
Stan Pichinevskiy, Research Assistant for Online Children's Studies Program
Address
EWU Division for International and Education Outreach 300 Senior Hall Cheney WA 99004
