Early Childhood Unified Teaching

Explore teaching practices and professional development initiatives in ages birth – 8 . Design developmentally appropriate curriculum and use positive guidance techniques. You practice methods to encourage social, emotional and language development.

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We Train Child Development Experts

Hoping to teach pre-school – 2nd grade or special education? Here, you can work toward a public-school teaching career and connect families to individual supports and community resources. If working at Rainbows or Bright Beginnings seems like a dream, we're the place for you.

Early Learning with Care

Develop relationships with children and their families and learn about childcare licensing regulations. Ensure children's safety, proper nutrition and overall healthy development. Create positive social learning environments and support their social-emotional development.

University Transfer and Future Career Options

Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of an Early Childhood Education career. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.

Your Early Childhood Education education can lead you to a future in careers like:

Special education teacher
Pre-K - Grade 2 teacher
Learning center educator

Intended to Transfer

This degree is intended to transfer to another institution before you earn licensure. We give you solid groundwork to pursue your career in early learning and development.