Courses of Study

The Early Childhood Education program offers a number of degree options on Kent's main campus, as well as on several satellite campuses:

• Early Childhood Education Technology (Salem & Tuscarawas campuses only)
• Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) (Kent, Salem & Tuscarawas campuses)
• Master of Education in Early Childhood (M.Ed.)
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - initial licensure
• Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Early Childhood Education - Visit the Curriculum & Instruction website for a description of this program.

In addition, the program offers several additional licenses and endorsements for persons who already hold an active teaching certificate or license:

• Second License Program in Early Childhood Education
• Pre-Kindergarten Endorsement
• Reading Endorsement - This endorsement may be included in a Master of Education program of study. Visit the Literacy Education website for further details.

IBPYP Certificate in Teaching and Learning

Kent State University was the first university to offer an International Baccalaureate Early Childhood Teaching program. Learn more about IBPYP.