UVA’s BS in Early Childhood Education prepares students to support the learning and well-being of children from birth to age eight. Grounded in developmental theory and educational psychology, the program covers curriculum design, classroom management, language development, and assessment. Students engage in fieldwork and student teaching in diverse preschool and elementary settings. Emphasizing inclusive education and family engagement, the program equips future educators with culturally responsive practices and evidence-based strategies. Graduates are eligible for teacher licensure and enter careers in schools, childcare centers, nonprofits, and government programs focused on early learning.
Designing an inclusive pre-K curriculum that incorporates multilingual storytelling and family culture
Building a sensory-friendly classroom layout plan for children with autism spectrum disorders
Developing a parent-teacher engagement app focused on language milestones and home learning tips
Assessing the impact of daily mindfulness routines on preschooler emotional regulation
Creating a puppet-based behavioral intervention program for social conflict resolution
Building a set of culturally responsive STEM learning kits for ages 3–5
Developing an observational checklist for tracking language acquisition in toddlers
Evaluating the effects of outdoor play on early cognitive development through field observations
Designing a bilingual literacy game for children in immigrant communities
Researching disparities in access to quality pre-K education in rural Virginia counties
Creating a developmental screening tool based on milestone charts and behavioral cues
Collaborating on a children’s book series that promotes empathy and inclusion
Studying correlations between screen time and attention span in early learners
Developing a community-based early intervention referral guide for families
Building a classroom management framework based on trauma-informed care principles
Testing a gamified approach to teaching number sense in low-income preschools
Implementing a music-integrated curriculum for language development enhancement
Developing a nutrition education unit tailored to early learners from underserved communities
Studying the long-term academic outcomes of universal preschool programs
Creating an animated video series teaching foundational SEL (social-emotional learning) concepts
Empower children’s futures by shaping early learning environments in UVA’s Early Childhood Education BS.
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