The early childhood education program includes study and practice of specialized teaching methods appropriate for young children and a broad range of content preparation.
At Lander, we work closely with public school officials to maintain a curriculum that enables you to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenges of teaching. As a student in our teacher education program, you'll take a sequence of courses from general education, specialized content, professional education and a series of field experiences that culminate with student teaching.
All teacher education programs at Lander University are guided by Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards, a nationally recognized model which outlines teacher competencies "to ensure that every K-12 student reaches the goal of being ready to enter college or the workforce in today's world." InTASC Standards, listed below, provide direction for programs, courses, teaching and teacher candidate assessment:
- Learner Development
- Learning Differences
- Learning Environments
- Content Knowledge
- Application of Content
- Assessment
- Planning for Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
- Leadership and Collaboration
The Early Childhood Education program is available in-person and online
We understand that for working adults, taking courses online may be the best path to their degree. The Early Childhood Education program has coursework available online for learners who have earned an A.A., A.S., or an AAS degree in Early Care and Education.
How do the online courses work?
Learners who transfer to Lander with an A.A., A.S., or AAS in Early Care in Education can expect to complete their degree in two years. Students in this program complete their coursework online and complete their field and clinical experiences in their local school districts. The program prepares candidates to earn initial certification in South Carolina in Early Childhood education.
*See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
Transfer Pathway Guides
Lander University has developed articulation agreements with the South Carolina State Technical College system to improve students’ transition from a technical college to Lander University.
See the Suggested Course Sequence to help students progress smoothly through the technical college of their choice and Lander University to earn both an Associate Degree and a Bachelor of Science.