Department of Early Childhood Education
The mission of the Department of of Early Childhood Education at Vanguard University is to provide a collaborative, reflective learning community where students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions, in the context of a Biblical worldview, to serve as highly qualified early education professionals who support every young child’s learning and development to reach his/her God-given potential.
The department offers a BA in Early Childhood Education which can be paired with a teaching credential. The department also offers a certificate in Early Childhood Education and a certificate in Transitional Kindergarten that offer a pathway to various roles in early education in California.
Early Childhood courses are taught online in an accelerated format. Courses are taught by highly qualified instructors with educational and professional backgrounds in early childhood education. Christian philosophy and values are integrated throughout all classes. All courses cover the development of young children from infancy on, including addressing the diverse needs of an individual child.
The Early Childhood classes at Vanguard University meet the formal requirements of Title 22 and Title V for the State of California. Additionally, they meet the formal educational training requirements for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Preschool Associate Credential (PAC), and Director’s certificate.