Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

The online Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education at the University of New Hampshire is a dual-certification program. Students who complete this dual licensure program will be eligible for the New Hampshire Department of Education teacher licensure in Early Childhood (N-3) and Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-Age 8).; With the flexibility of online learning and field placement, students can transfer up to 90 credits, making it an accessible and efficient pathway to becoming a teacher. Individuals who complete this dual certification program will be eligible for the New Hampshire Department of Education teacher certification in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-Grade 3) or for the New Hampshire Child Development Bureau, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Credential. The NH Dept of Education Early Childhood certification qualifies individuals to teach children in public schools from Preschool to Grade 3, while the Early Childhood Special Education certification prepares individuals to work with young children needing special education services.; This is a field-based program for qualified participants working or volunteering in approved educational settings. The key components of this program include mentorship of teacher candidates by highly skilled professionals in the field, the hands-on experience of working with children in educational settings, and the opportunity to build teaching capacity over time. Graduates of this program will be eligible for teaching certification and highly qualified in both early childhood and early childhood special education.

Secondary and/or university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required. International documents received by UNH Admissions are verified, scanned, and confidentially destroyed. Official documents submitted will not be returned to the student.