East Carolina University's Bachelor of Science in Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education will prepare you to work with children from birth through five years of age, whether they are developing typically or at-risk for or diagnosed with a disability. You may use this degree to launch a career in the public schools, in an early-intervention program, in a child care and education center, in a residential placement center, or in other child and family settings.

Coursework in the BK major includes classes in child development, special education, family relations, early childhood/elementary education, and professional studies. The courses delivered online are the same courses offered on campus and are designed and taught by the regular ECU faculty. Course delivery is asynchronous, enhanced by various interactive Internet-based learning applications.

Several courses require practicum experiences, and the culminating experience is a full-semester internship (student teaching) in a public school setting. You will complete your practicum experiences and internships at host sites, supervised by ECU faculty.

Pending satisfactory completion of state-required licensure examinations, the program leads to a recommendation for an "A" teaching license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

This program is accredited by the NC Department of Public Instruction and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

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Requirements

The distance education undergraduate degree programs at ECU are online degree completion programs. Students complete the first two years of college courses typically at a community college in their area.

Admission

Admission requirements vary depending upon the program.  For help getting started, please click here.

You should apply and have your transcripts evaluated by the admissions office. After you are admitted to ECU, contact the program coordinator and let her know that you wish to pursue the BS in BK via distance education.

Tuition and fees

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For further information

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