Early Childhood Studies - Bachelor of Science (Non-Licensure Program; Community College Partnerships)*
The Lesley University bachelor’s degree programs at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) and Urban College of Boston are designed for students who have completed an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development to successfully transition into Lesley University’s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies program. Students will primarily take face-to-face courses with Lesley faculty on site at the community colleges but will also have the flexibility of selecting online or Cambridge based courses for elective and general education credit. Students will also take courses (face to face or online) leading to Lesley’s Child Homelessness Initiative Certificate (considered a minor within the Early Childhood Studies major).
Requirements
Early Childhood Major Courses (24 credits)
| CEDUC 2712 | Writing for Educators | 3 |
| CEDUC 3360 | Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| CEDUC 3373 | Developmental Experiences in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| CEDUC 3420 | Language Arts, Social Studies and Technology | 3 |
| CEDUC 4358 | Administration and Leadership in Programs Providing Early Care and Education | 3 |
| CEDUC 4580 | Enhancing Quality Early Childhood Programs: A Field Experience | 3 |
| CEDUC 3395 | Literature for Children | 3 |
| CPSYC 2437 | Characteristics of Children and Youth with Special Needs | 3 |
Minor: Child Homelessness Certificate (15 Credits)**
General Education/Electives
Students will be required to complete Lesley’s general education curriculum (through transfer or courses taken at Lesley) and any remaining electives in order to earn the required 120 credits for the bachelor’s degree. Students will select electives in conjunction with an advisor.
*An Associate degree in early childhood education is a requirement for admission.
**The minor may be waived for students for whom completing would require credits in excess of the required 120. Permission from the Department Chair is required.