You can prepare to help young children develop intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically in the early childhood education program. You will work with children from birth through age eight, including children with a range of abilities and special needs. If you follow the four-year program, you will complete general education and content courses as a first-year student and sophomore and begin the program as a member of a cohort group when you are a junior. Pursue a Bachelor of Science degree at the Dayton or Lake Campus or enroll in our licensure or endorsement programs.