Mitchell College Degrees in Early Childhood Education:
-B.S. Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Business Administration
-B.S. Early Childhood Studies
-B.S. Human Development and Family Studies leading to Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education
-A.S. Early Childhood Education
Mitchell College prepares the educators of the future by getting them in the classroom today wi
th the best practices in the field. Building strong foundations in research and its practical applications, you learn how to teach and how to continue to learn and grow as a teacher. The bachelor program grants three degrees, offering three pathways to rewarding careers in early childhood education that match your skills and talents. A degree in Human Development and Family Studies offers a concentration that provides the needed coursework and preparation to apply and test for Connecticut Teaching Certification in the areas of Integrated Special Needs, Pre K–K, 1st–3rd grade. Early Childhood Studies prepares you for a professional career in the field of early childhood education. Early Childhood Education with Business Administration gives you both the knowledge of business and education needed to operate a child care center. Our Teacher Education courses are designed to meet state and national standards set by:
• The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
• The Council for Exceptional Children
