Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    14-18

  • Total Credit Hours

    84-140

The Early Education program is dedicated to preparing educators for roles in early childhood education. Students focus on child development, curriculum planning, and early childhood teaching strategies. Graduates are equipped to work in preschools, kindergarten programs, and early education centers, nurturing the growth and development of young learners.

PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND TEACHING METHODS:

The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.


CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.


GLOBAL EDUCATION PERSPECTIVES AND CROSS-CULTURAL TEACHING:

The College of Education at Hudson Bay University is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.

Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


Explore the foundational concepts of effective teaching and learning. This course covers pedagogical strategies, instructional design, and assessment techniques to enhance the teaching process and improve student outcomes.


In this digital age, effective management of e-education is essential. This course focuses on strategies for developing, implementing, and overseeing e-learning programs, ensuring educational quality and accessibility in online environments.


Specialized teaching demands specialized strategies. This course equips educators with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively teach subjects and students with unique requirements.


Multicultural Education examines the intersection of diversity and learning. Students will learn how to create inclusive classrooms, addressing the needs of culturally diverse students and promoting cultural competence among educators.


This course focuses on the integration of technology in education. Students explore the use of computers, software, and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning, preparing them for the modern classroom.


Gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of educational psychology. Students will explore the psychological factors that influence learning, memory, and motivation, providing a strong foundation for effective teaching.

Students delve into advanced concepts of social studies in early childhood education, including age-appropriate content, pedagogical strategies, and assessment techniques.


Students learn about effective teaching methods in early childhood education, covering developmentally appropriate practices, classroom management, and assessment strategies.


This course focuses on the management of early childhood education programs. Students study administrative and leadership principles specific to early childhood settings.


Students study language development in early childhood, including language acquisition milestones, communication strategies, and supporting language growth.


This course explores special topics in early childhood education, allowing students to delve into specific areas of interest or emerging trends in the field.


This course explores managerial economics, covering economic principles and theories applied to management decisions. Topics include cost analysis, pricing strategies, and market analysis.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELOR'S DEGREE (ABED) $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At Hudson Bay University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84-140

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-18

Basics Of Teaching And Learning (ED-051)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching Profession
     Basics Of Learning
     Habituation And Other Forms Of Stimulus Learning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classical Conditioning
     Instrumental Conditioning: Reward
     Instrumental Conditioning: Non-Reward, Punishment, And Avoidance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Verbal Learning
     Human Memory: Conceptual Approaches
     Short-Term Retention
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Information Encoding
     Storage And Retrieval
     Spatial, Motor-Skill, And Implicit Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Differences In Learning And Memory
     21st Century Learning

Teaching At Different Levels (ED-061)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Instruction
     Differentiating Planning And Instruction
     Developing Learner Profiles
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Assessment
     Differentiated Learning Experiences
     Leveraging Technology                                                                       
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Disabilities
     English Language Learners (Ell)
     English Language Arts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gifted Students
     Grouping, Differentiation, And Enrichment Of Gifted Children
     The Creative Person, Creative Process, And Creative Dramatics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Invisible Gifted Students
     Gifted Children With Disabilities
     Parenting The Gifted Child

Learning And Development (ED-146)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundations Of Development
     Prenatal Development, Birth, And The Newborn Baby
     Physical Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development
     Emotional And Social Development
     Physical And Cognitive Development
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Learning
     Action + Reflection = Learning
     Active Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     New Learning Environments For The 21st Century
     Learning In Real Time
     Tools For Learning In Real Time
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chat Rooms
     Online Learning Activities

Foundations Of Education (ED-445)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In A Changing World
     Teaching As A Profession
     Culture, Education, And Schooling
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The School Culture
     Schooling As Americanization: 1600s–1970s
     Diversity In Society
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cultural Pluralism, Democracy, And Multicultural Education
     Multicultural Perspectives In Education
     Sociological Perspectives On Students And Families
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal Perspectives Of Education
     Standards-Based Education And Assessment Of Student Learning
     Designing Programs For Learners: Curriculum And Instruction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology In A Changing World
     Education In The Twenty-First Century

Philosophical Foundations Of Education (ED-579)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Philosophy Of Education
     Education In The Early Cultures
     Idealism And Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In Ancient Greece
     Realism And Education
     Eastern Philosophy, Religion, And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In The Renaissance And The Reformation
     Pragmatism And Education
     Reconstructionism And Education
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Education
     Existentialism, Phenomenology, And Education
     Marxism And Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education For All
     American Education Transition
     Education For A Global World

Computers In Education (ED-697)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Education
     Efficient Technology Integration In Education
     Computer Systems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Integrating Instructional Software Into Teaching And Learning
     Communication Tools Of The Twenty-First Century
     The World Wide Web And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Role Of Word Processing, Spreadsheets, And Database Software Tools In Education
     Use Of Graphics Tools In Education
     Special Education And Technology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reaching Out To A World Of Resources
     Technology Implementation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Issues And Challenges Of Technology In Education
     Future Of Technology In Education

Essentials Of Educational Psychology (ED-719)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Educational Psychology – An Overview
     An Introduction To Human Development
     Cognitive Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognition And Memory
     Piaget’S Theory Of Cognitive Development
     Development During Childhood And Adolescence
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moral Development
     Erikson’S Stages Of Social Development
     Motivation In Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Social Learning
     Social Learning / Social Cognitive Theory
     Student Diversity
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Effective Lesson
     Effective Learning Environment
     Assessing Student Learning

Teaching For Special Fields (ED-869)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching–Learning Process For Special Students
     Approaches To Learning And Teaching
     General Education Classrooms
     Collaboration And The Team Approach
     Students With Disabilities And Other Types Of Special Needs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity In Today’S Classrooms
     Adapting Instruction In Classroom
     Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
     Promoting Social Acceptance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coordinating The Classroom Learning Environment
     Assistive Technology In Classrooms
     Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities And Attention
     Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
     Oral Language And Students
     Phonological Awareness, The Alphabetic Awareness And Word Recognition
     The Written Expression
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Socialization And Classroom Management
     Transition Planning And Transition Education
     Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, And Co-Teaching
     Communicating With Parents And Professionals

Art In Early Childhood (EAE-054)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Beginning The Journey
     Understanding The Creative Process
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Exploring Feelings And Images
     Introducing Music And Movement
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Celebrating The Visual Arts
     Encouraging Play And Creative Drama In The Classroom
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Experimenting With Three-Dimensional Art
     Planning For Literature
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Beginning A New Adventure

Early Childhood Special Education (EAE-134)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching All Children
     A Professional Educator
     Collaborating With Families And The Community
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity And Inclusive Classrooms
     Planning Differentiated Curriculum And Instruction
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Creating A Positive Social And Emotional Climate
     Designing An Inclusive Physical Environment
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing, Guiding, And Organizing Your Classroom
     Identifying Effective Teaching Strategies And Practices
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Instruction With Individually Appropriate Support
     Assessing The Effectiveness Of The Inclusive Classroom

Methods In Early Childhood Education (EAE-307)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Maintaining A Safe Classroom
     Maintaining A Healthy Classroom
     Establishing A Learning Environment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Advancing Physical Skills
     Advancing Cognitive Skills
     Advancing Communication Skills
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Advancing Creative Skills
     Building A Positive Self-Concept
     Promoting Social Skills
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Providing Guidance
     Promoting Family Involvement
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Providing Program Management
     Promoting Professionalism

Introduction To Early Education (EAE-761)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     You And Early Childhood Education: Becoming A Professional
     Early Childhood Education Today: Understanding Current Issues
     History And Theories: Foundations For Teaching And Learning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Implementing Early Childhood Programs: Applying Theories To Practice
     Standards And You: Teaching Children To Learn
     Observing And Assessing Young Children: Guiding, Teaching, And Learning
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Infants And Toddlers: Critical Years For Learning
     The Preschool Years: Getting Ready For School And Life
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Kindergarten Today: Meeting Academic And Developmental Needs
     The Early Elementary Grades: 13: Preparation For Life
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Educating Children With Diverse Backgrounds And Special Needs: Ensuring All Children Learn
     Guiding Children'S Behavior: Helping Children Act Their Best
     Parents, Families, And The Community: Building Partnerships For Student Success

Early Childhood Language Development (EAE-800)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Language In Our Lives
     Learning And Language
     Language Development Among Children Of Linguistic Diversity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Language Development Of Infants And Toddler
     Enhancing Language Development In Infants And Toddlers
     Language Development In Preschoolers
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Enhancing Language Development In Preschoolers
     Language Development In Kindergarteners
     Enhancing Language Development Of Kindergarteners
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Language Development In The Primary Years
     Enhancing Language Development In The Primary Years
     Exploring Children'S Use Of Language: Assessment
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Enhancing Language Development Among Children With Communicative Disorders
     Fostering Language Development Through School-Home Connections

Early Childhood Education Curriculum (EAE-861)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Developing Curriculum For Diverse Population
     Historical And Theoretical Bases For Appropriate Programs In Early Childhood Setting
     The Need For Quality Programs In Early Childhood Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developmental Characteristics Of Young Children From Birth To 8 Years: Implications For Learning
     Organizing Infant-Toddler Programs
     Infant-Toddler Curriculum: Birth To Age
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Developmental Model For Preschool Programs
     Preschool Curriculum: Ages 3 To 5: Language And Cognitive Development
     Preschool Curriculum: Ages 3 To 5: Social And Physical Development
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Model For Programs For Children Ages 5 To 8
     The Transitional Curriculum: Ages 5 To 8: Language Arts
     The Transitional Curriculum: Ages 5 To 8: Mathematics And Science
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Transitional Curriculum: Ages 5 To 8: Social Studies And Physical Education
     Teaching In The Real World