Learn to work effectively with preschool children
Our Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies and Community Leadership Degree with Preschool Specialization gives you the knowledge and skills to work effectively with early learners (birth to age 4) and their families in both the public and private sectors. Other than some classes that have school-based hours, this program can be completed fully online. SPC's Educational Studies Early Childhood Education A.A. Transfer Plan articulates into this bachelor's degree.
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program can help cover your tuition
The Teacher Education And Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) program provides scholarships to early learning and afterschool teachers, directors, family child care home educators, and child care facility owners working towards their Florida Staff Credential, Director Credential, National CDA Assessment, credential renewals, or Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees in early childhood education.
NOTE: While this degree does not lead to a teacher certification, it does prepare you to work with preschool children
Good news for Head Start employees
This program meets the intent of the federal Head Start Act that requires at least 50 percent of Head Start Teachers nationwide have a bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education by 2013; or a bachelor's or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2022 Employment
34,270
2032
40,330
Percent Change
18
Projected Job Openings
4310
Features of SPC's Educational Studies and Community Leadership B.S. Degree - Preschool Track
- Quality program offered at an affordable cost
- Courses offered online, face-to-face or a blend of the two
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards are used in this concentration
- Quality experiences in the field with two practicum and one internship supervised by experienced educators
Continue your education degree at SPC
SPC's Educational Studies Early Childhood Education A.A. Transfer Plan prepares you to earn our Preschool Education sub-plan in B.S. in Educational Studies and Community Leadership.
