To enhance and improve the development of children from birth thru age 8 in academics
and social behaviors by teaching infants through 3rd grade using best practices that
are guided by child development milestones.
Why early childhood education at OSU?
We empower teacher candidates to nurture the holistic development of children ages
0-8 by cultivating meaningful relationships, providing play-based learning opportunities,
and implementing developmentally appropriate practices. Faculty model innovative
teaching strategies in the model classroom and teacher candidates actively participate
in diverse, embedded field experiences resulting in teacher candidates entering the
workforce confident and ready to better the lives of students and families they work
with.
Teach in public or private schools or community settings, such as:
OK Certified Teacher Prek-3rd grade
Early Childhood Specialist
Early Care Educator
Early Childhood Education Advocate
Early Childhood Extension and Non-Profit Work
Highlights
Experiential Learning
Practice real-world educational techniques in an inclusive classroom setting within
our on-site model teaching classroom and nationally accredited child development lab.
Earn both an early childhood education bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years
through our accelerated program.
Student Perspective
“The ECE program at Oklahoma State has been nothing short of transformative. The professors
pour their hearts into every lesson, genuinely caring about the future of education.
It’s not just about the knowledge, it's about building a community of passionate educators
who support one another every step of the way. The connections I’ve made here, both
with my peers and the faculty are ones I will cherish forever.”
- Abby Boatright Early childhood education graduate