BS in Early Childhood Studies (Non-Licensure)

Create meaningful early learning experiences that help young children develop and grow.

Start date

11/25/2024: Course-Based

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HLC Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

The BS in Early Childhood Studies program is offered in our unique online Tempo Learning® format. Walden's Tempo Learning is a competency-based learning format that allows you to control the length, cost and pacing of your program.

Save Time and Money with Tempo Learning®

With Tempo Learning®, you could complete your BS in Early Childhood Studies degree in as few as 15 months for as low as $7,000. Draw on your work experience to potentially speed your progress.

Hands-on Training

Get hands-on training with two field experiences in different areas of expertise: infants and toddlers and children in grades P-3.

Quality Curriculum

Engage in rigorous coursework aligned with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards.

Flexible Learning Options

Set your own schedule, learning when and how it works best for you.

Join a Community of Support

Partner with an engaged, experienced, and caring academic coach from the beginning of your learning experience through graduation. Upon graduation you'll join a network of 70,000 education alumni, including more than 200 state teachers of the year.

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Tempo Learning®

The flexible pace is ideal for some students.

Tempo Learning®

Self-paced curriculum with no weekly deadlines

Available for BS in Early Childhood Studies

Complete in as few as 15 months

You move through the program by completing competencies vs. course by course.

Ideal if you’re a self-motivated learner with strong time management skills.

3-month subscription pricing
Take as many courses as you want at a fixed price
Set your own deadlines
Flexible schedule
Personal Academic Coach

More about our competency-based BS in Early Childhood Studies program

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1Represents Tempo Learning® format, Believe & Achieve Scholarship™, and the fastest pace of our top 25% transfer students in this program in the Tempo Learning format. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.

Ongoing Military Offer

210% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Veterans Administration who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for the Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Enrollment Restrictions by State:

Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the BS in Early Childhood Studies Program: Kentucky, New York, Rhode Island.

Note on Teacher Licensure or Certification:

This program does not lead to teacher licensure or certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.

This early childhood studies degree program requires two field experiences. Prior to participation in the field experiences, the student will be required to complete a criminal background check and fingerprinting and obtain specified immunizations, TB testing, and liability insurance. It is the student’s responsibility to determine if these requirements would impact their ability to participate in the required field experiences.