Education Early Childhood Studies: Community College Partnership Bachelor of Science (BS), non-licensure adult degree completion program Overview & Curriculum Program Features Careers Faculty Program Costs Apply Now Apply Now Request More Info Inspire a love of learning in young children. You’ve completed your associate degree and you want to continue on to a bachelor’s degree. At Lesley University, we’ve made it easy for you to do just that. Earn your bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies with convenient classes through one of our community college partnerships. Take Lesley courses at the Bunker Hill Community College campus in Charlestown, Massachusetts or at the Urban College of Boston campus. With an associate degree under your belt, you’ve already earned 60 or more credits that you can apply toward your 120-credit bachelor’s degree. We'll take up to 90 transfer credits from your associate degree or from other institutions. You can complete the program in as few as two years. You’ll take two courses per eight-week term, including summers, for a total of 10 terms. Campus-based courses are offered one night a week and Saturday mornings. Some online courses are also available. You’ll take a range of classes in human development, child and family studies, administration in early childhood settings, and more. Learn how to address the developmental needs of children up to five years old. And deepen your understanding of how to serve children and families in challenging living situations by earning a 15-credit certificate in Childhood Homelessness Studies. All courses are taught by expert Lesley faculty and will prepare you for a career as an early childhood educator. Earning your bachelor’s degree will help you get where you want to be, as more and more employers are requiring their teachers to have one. Questions? Do you have questions about the program? Want to talk to an advisor? Email communitycollegepartnerships@lesley.edu and we'll be in touch. Read more + Request more information Email Address Submit Adult Degree Completion Inquiry Form: On- and Off-Campus Programs Program Structure Here's a snapshot of what your course of study could look like. 60 credits Major Courses 15 Credits 5 courses in Early Childhood Education Child Homelessness Certificate 15 Credits 5 courses in counseling, trauma, and other topics General Education Courses 18 Credits Courses in a variety of general education topics Electives 12 Credits 4 courses in writing, health, or other topics View Program of Study Thinking about transferring here? Log in to Transferology, add the courses you've taken, and see how they'll transfer to Lesley University. The Double Lynx Scholarship pays big. Every student who earns an undergraduate degree from Lesley is eligible to receive 12 graduate credits toward any master's degree we offer, 100% free. That's potentially over $16,200. Read all about it. Alumni Satisfaction Ranked #20 by alumni According to a survey published in Forbes, Lesley ranks #20 nationwide for providing a high-quality education that is worth the cost. View the survey results. Accelerated Master's Degrees in Education Earn your bachelor's degree in education or art & design and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in one program, saving you time and tuition money. Learn more about accelerated M.Ed. degrees. Lesley at Bunker Hill: Watch a Virtual Info Session Ruiming Huang ’17 A degree in Early Childhood Studies through Lesley's partnership with Bunker Hill Community College helped Ruiming expand a school for Chinese language and culture. Read more about Ruiming Huang First Students from Community College Partnership Earn their Bachelor’s Degrees Learn More 5 Tips for Completing Your Degree You've committed to finishing your bachelor's degree. But how do you fit it all into your busy life? Here are a few tips from successful alumni. Learn Tips for Completing Your Bachelor's Degree Undergraduate Programs 92% of our 2020 graduating class is employed or furthering their education. Gain Skills and Expertise Here’s a taste of what you’ll do in our Early Childhood Studies program: Become familiar with the developmental stages of young children and the importance of play in their discovery and learning process. Design fun, inventive, and developmentally appropriate activities to help children on the path toward becoming eager learners in school. Learn how to work with families in multicultural communities. Develop approaches to integrating young children with special needs into early childhood settings. Internships & Careers Unparalleled School Partnerships Our partnerships with school districts throughout the Greater Boston area give you unprecedented access to some of the most coveted internships and career opportunities in the U.S. You’ll work with children inside the classroom as early as your first year and go on to rewarding careers in these communities and beyond: Arlington Belmont Boston Bridgewater Brookline Cambridge Haverhill Lexington Lynn Malden Medford Needham Revere Somerville Waltham Watertown Faculty Joanne Szamreta Professor Emerita Joanne Szamreta Professor Emerita Joanne Szamreta retired from Lesley in May 2018 after 37 years of service. She arrived at Lesley University having worked as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, an education supervisor, and a program director of two different early intervention programs for very young children with special needs and their families. With these experiences as an experiential foundation and more recent experience conducting research, consulting with schools, publishing and presenting at conferences, Dr. Szamreta integrates this knowledge and experience into her education and psychology courses. With a focus on hands-on activities, field visits and discussions as the center pieces of her teaching, Dr. Szamreta facilitates students' creating their own knowledge and integrating important theories with practice. In addition, Dr. Szamreta works with a variety of different state agencies on public policy issues and initiatives affecting young children and their families as well as higher education programs. She has a B.A. from Smith College, M.Ed. from Erikson Institute, and Ph.D. from Boston College. Read Full Bio Presentations Approximate cost for 30 credits in this degree completion program. Early Childhood Studies: Community College Partnership Off-Campus Tuition $525/credit x 30 credits $15,750 Fees Comprehensive Fee $915 Total Estimated Cost We have shown the cost of 30 credits. Most students will enter the program with an associate degree and will need to take 60 credits to complete their bachelor's degree. Review all undergraduate tuition and fees, and what they cover. Tuition and fees are subject to change each year, effective June 1. Apply Now Ready to get started? We're here to make the application process as smooth as possible. Just answer a few quick questions, and get your customized application guide. Are you a US or International student? US student International student View apply guide View Full Program Cost Approximate cost for 30 credits in this degree completion program. Tuition and fees are for the 2024-2025 academic year. Financial Aid Use our step-by-step guide to apply for federal, state, and university funding. 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