What is early childhood education (ECE)?
Why early childhood education at OSU?
Career Paths
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.
Accelerated Master's Program
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.”
Early childhood education graduate
College of Education and Human Sciences