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Undergraduate School of Education

Early Childhood Education B.S.

Teach children from birth to grade 2, with practicum hours in our on-campus lab school.

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Credential
B.S.
Duration
4 years
Credits
120
Format
On campus
Tuition
$58,400 /yr
Next start
Aug 30, 2027
Apply by
Jan 15, 2027

Program overview

What this program is about

Early Childhood Education students learn in the Campora Children’s Center, our on-campus lab school, from their first semester.

The program leads to Massachusetts licensure in Early Childhood (PreK–2) and includes a full student-teaching semester.

Learning by doing

Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Boston is our campus: more than 600 employers and 30 hospitals are a short ride away.

  • 95%employed or in grad school within six months
  • $48,000median starting salary
  • 16students in an average class

What you will learn

  • Plan play-based curriculum
  • Support language and literacy
  • Partner with families
  • Observe and assess young children
  • Earn PreK–2 licensure

Curriculum

Your courses, term by term

120 credits across 8 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.

Year 1 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ECE 101Foundations of Early Childhood4
WRT 101First-Year Writing Seminar4
ECE 111Child Development4
CAP 101Boston as Classroom (First-Year Seminar)4
Year 1 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ECE 121Language and Literacy4
MTH 140Introduction to Statistics4
ECE 201Math and Science for Young Children4
PHL 110Ethics and Society4
Year 2 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ECE 211Families and Communities4
HIS 120American Histories4
ECE 221Inclusive Early Education4
COM 210Public Speaking4
Year 2 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ECE 301Observation and Assessment4
ECE 311Practicum in the Lab School4
ECE 321Arts and Play4
ECE 401Student Teaching Seminar4
Year 3 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ECE 411Student Teaching4
ECE 421Capstone Portfolio4
ECE 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 3 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ELE —Free elective4
ECE 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 4 · Fall 12 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ECE 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 4 · Spring 12 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ECE 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4

Concentrations

Shape the degree around your interests

  • 01

    Infant & Toddler

    Care and learning from birth to age 3.

  • 02

    Early Literacy

    Reading foundations in PreK–2.

Career outcomes

Where graduates go

  • Preschool teacher $46,000
  • Kindergarten teacher $78,000
  • Early intervention specialist $58,000

Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.

Recent graduates work at

  • Boston Public Schools
  • Bright Horizons
  • Head Start
  • Cambridge Public Schools

Admissions

What you need to apply

  • Campora online application or the Common App
  • Official high school transcript (college transcripts for transfer students)
  • One counselor or teacher recommendation
  • Personal essay, 250–650 words
  • SAT or ACT scores optional (test-optional)

Deadlines

Early Action
Nov 1, 2026
Priority scholarship
Dec 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Jan 15, 2027
Transfer students
Mar 1, 2027

Tuition & aid

Cost and how to pay for it

Tuition2026–27, full time$58,400
Student activity & technology fee$1,180
Campus housingdouble room$13,900
Meal planunlimited$6,800
Books & suppliesestimate$1,200
Estimated total per year$81,480

Scholarships for this program

  • $24,000/yrPresidential ScholarshipGPA 3.8 or higher, renewable
  • $18,000/yrDean’s ScholarshipGPA 3.5 or higher, renewable
  • up to $30,000Commonwealth Grantneed-based, filed with the FAFSA

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Faculty

Who teaches you

Four years in the lab school gave me the confidence of a second-year teacher.

Emma Collins B.S. Early Childhood Education, Class of 2025

FAQ

Questions students ask

Does the program lead to licensure?

Yes, Massachusetts initial licensure in Early Childhood (PreK–2).

How long does the program take?

4 years of full-time study. Students who bring AP or transfer credit can finish sooner.

When can I start?

The next start date is August 29, 2027. Apply by January 14, 2027 for priority review.

Can international students apply?

Yes. Campora is approved to enroll F-1 students; our International Student Office helps with the I-20 and arrival.

How do I pay for it?

91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.

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