Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies

California Baptist University

The early years of a child’s life are crucial. As they go through rapid developmental phases, children and their families need the support and insight of experts who understand how children learn and grow. California Baptist University’s innovative Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Early Childhood Studies program trains you to be a competent professional skilled in understanding children’s cognitive, social, emotional, perceptual-motor and spiritual development. With a Christ-focused approach, the early childhood studies degree transforms you into a leader and equips you with the skills and strategies to make a lasting impact in early intervention, research and early childhood advocacy.The B.A. in Early Childhood Studies is a relational major based on serving the local community and connecting with children and their families to provide support and share God’s love.As you prepare to work with young children, you will learn about: How infants and young children develop cognitively, socially, emotionally and spiritually. The effects of perception and movement on children’s learning and acquisition of knowledge.The role of early childhood intervention specialists and working on a collaborative team to perform family and professional interviews, observations and readings. Performing assessment procedures on infants and toddlers with disabilities, including assessment approaches and translating assessment results into actionable curriculums and program evaluation.The principles and methods of supporting and supervising teachers, teaching assistants, parents and volunteers in early childhood settings.