Early Childhood Education

A bachelor’s in early childhood education equips students with the foundational skills to effectively interact with a diverse group of children and assist them in their growth and development. This degree combines an understanding of human development and family systems with skills that prepare students for child-oriented professions.

There are two concentration endorsements, the Inclusive Endorsement, which prepares students to teach children from birth to third grade in the state of Nebraska, and the Supplemental Endorsement, which prepares students to teach children from Pre-K to third grade in the state of Nebraska. With either concentration, a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education prepares a graduate for a highly rewarding career making a critical difference in children’s development.

Why Apply?

At Peru State College, we are fiercely committed to quality learning — and proudly so. For more than 150 years, we’ve been devoted to academic excellence, continually improving, growing and putting student success first. As a student in our bachelor’s in elementary education degree program, you will enjoy:

• A relevant and rewarding education at an institution known for preparing qualified educators
• Expert faculty, many of whom are experienced former educators
• A 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio to ensure you receive personalized attention
• Contemporary coursework that is reviewed and updated on a continual basis
• Our Teaching Experience Learning Lab (TELL), which provides state-of-the-art technology and flexible classroom seating to model the classrooms in which you will teach
• Numerous opportunities to interact with children in area elementary schools and engage in high-impact practice