B.S. Early Childhood Education Online

Make a Difference Teaching Early Learners.

Children are the foundation for a bright future. It’s never too early to start giving them the tools they need to be successful. If you're a working adult look to take your career further by working with children, our online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Early Childhood Education will prepare you for a successful career on a schedule that works for you. 

Career-Defining Curriculum

As a UW-Stout Early Childhood Education major, you'll graduate qualified for licensure to teach birth through third grade in Wisconsin's general and special education classrooms. Throughout your program of study, you'll have the support of our experienced tenured faculty and a caring community of peer learners. And you'll have additional opportunities to network with future colleagues through student organizations related to the teaching field.

Program Highlights

• Small online class sizes
• Real-world experience in childcare facilities and school districts near you
• Strong advisement from faculty
• Personalized learning plans created based on transfer credits already completed
• Eligible for dual licensure in early childhood education (Birth-Grade 3) and early childhood special education (Birth-Grade 3)

"Stout has provided so many opportunities for me that I did not know were possible. All within a short two years, and before the start of student teaching, my confidence has grown as well as my passion for teaching."

~ Ana Jane Schuerstedt

B.S. Early Childhood Education

Use the Request Information form to receive a program summary and learn more about the Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education.

Value for Your Money

Online customized instruction at UW Stout can be described as programs that are designed with the adult learner in mind. If you're comparing UW-Stout's online degree customized instruction (CI) tuition to our competitors, keep in mind:

• Customized instruction tuition rate includes the textbook rental fee.
• There are no additional university-based semester or technology fees.
• Students in customized instruction programs pay the same rate of tuition regardless if Wisconsin residents, out-of-state or international participants.

There’s more to value than just tuition. UW Stout also provides:

• Program Director – faculty with discipline expertise.
• Student Services adviser – one point of contact, providing support to students for each program.
• Course sequences and matrices – know what courses are offered when so you can plan ahead.
• Courses are flexible and convenient for working professionals.

Other universities will present costs and value differently - make sure you're comparing apples to apples.

Note: This program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. Students from other states will need to contact their state regarding licensure requirements.