Online Early Childhood Studies Programs

At a Glance

Next Start Date: TBD

Transfer Credits: Up to 24 credits

Accreditation: CAEP Accredited

 

Why choose Walden’s online Early Childhood Education programs? 

book iconAccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

group iconLearn from a curriculum that is aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards.

pen iconGet hands-on training with two field experiences in different areas of expertise: infants and toddlers and children in grades P–3.

student support iconEarn your degree your way with a course-based or tempo competency based learning track.

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  • BS in Early Childhood Studies (Course-based and Tempo Competency-based options)
  • MS in Early Childhood Studies (Course-based and Tempo Competency-based options)
CAEP Accredited Provider

Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences is accredited based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards through June 2026. This accreditation covers specific Walden initial teacher and advanced educator preparation programs, including the BS in Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) – Special Education specialization, MS in Education – Educational Leadership and Administration specialization, and EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration. The MAT-SPED, MSED-ELA, and EdS-ELA programs were reviewed by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), which define content-area standards for programs, and achieved national recognition.

CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement. Walden’s College of Education and Human Sciences has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement. CAEP is a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized national accreditor for educator preparation.