B.A. in Early Childhood
School of Education

Overview
Create environments where children flourish. Biola’s B.A. in Early Childhood equips you to empower young learners of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds through early intervention, early literacy and family partnership. By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared to teach young learners up to age eight, integrating education theory with practical skills and spiritual enrichment.
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Why Choose an On-Campus Early Childhood B.A. from Biola?
- Faith integration. Jesus, the Master Teacher, loves little children. You’ll encounter Christ’s example and a biblical approach in each of your courses through theological integration, prayer projects with an emphasis on holistic development and nurturing of young children.
- Professional preparation. Thrive as a preschool teacher or child development professional. In addition to learning from top-notch faculty, you’ll spend time in schools and care centers gaining experience and witnessing early education in action.
- Relational emphasis. More than the educational building blocks you cultivate, it’s the relationships you form that will leave a lasting impression. Our program prioritizes child advocacy and empowering families to help their children flourish beyond classroom doors.
- Innovative curriculum. Our curriculum incorporates play-based learning and experiential development alongside early literacy. We focus on helping educators facilitate social, emotional and spiritual growth in children.
- Intercultural competence. As classrooms grow more diverse, the ability to work with dual language learners and their families is increasingly vital. That’s why intercultural sensitivity is core to our program — and why we encourage pursuing fluency in at least one additional language.
What Will I Study?
Your coursework is designed to equip preschool teachers, leaders and directors, as well as to elevate the early childhood training for grades K-3 elementary teachers in training. You'll cover topics such as child development, literacy, Christian integration and more, in courses such as:
- Introduction to Teaching
- Early Childhood Curriculum
- School, Family, and Community Partnerships
- Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings
- Language, Literacy, and Biliteracy in Early Childhood
- Spiritual Formation for Christian Educators
4 Years
Standard Duration
This indicates the standard duration of this program. Completion time may vary depending on transferred coursework and preferred courseload.
130
Total Program Credits
Total program credits include a combination of major/concentration, Bible/theology and general education credits.
WSCUC
Accreditation
Biola University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Additional accreditations may apply to specific programs.
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