Overview

Become a positive force of educational change and impact in your community when you earn your Early Childhood Education degree from Gannon University.

Outstanding teachers are themselves products of an outstanding education. They come from preparation in a program that rewards academic achievement, emphasizes the importance of each student as an individual, and is grounded in a mastery of the theories of learning and teaching.

Key facts

The program is one of a few nationwide to earn a score of “A” from the National Council on Teaching Quality for our Early Reading Program.

Learn from faculty who collectively offer more than 70 years of teaching experience in school settings and certification areas.

Learn to Lead the Way in Early Childhood Education

Learn to be effective educators in the PreK-4 classroom through interactive instruction and project-based coursework.

Gain a solid foundation in development and learning theory, as well as instructional strategies in content areas including language and literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, physical activity and creative arts.

Gain a practical, hands-on application of knowledge with a diverse population of children across all socioeconomic levels and cultural groups.

Careers and opportunities

Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational opportunities, you can:

Participate in multiple field experiences - including one 60-hour field experience during your freshman year - totaling more than 400 hours working in educational settings.

Gain experience in diverse school settings in urban, suburban and rural areas within a 25-mile radius, some of which are in walking distance of campus.

Join our graduates who have a current job placement rate between 95% and 100% during the past three years.

Earn an average median wage of $61,350, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Accreditation

Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development: Theory and Practice

Early Language / Literacy Development

Meeting Learning Needs Students w/Exceptionalities

Child / Adolescent Literature

Urban Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-11-19 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for undergraduate programs are processed on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erie, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 609 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application to Gannon University.

Transcripts

Letter(s) of recommendation

Additional Documents

Bank Statement and Affidavit of Support Form

Evidence of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40020 USD / year

≈ 40020 USD / year
Out-of-State

40020 USD / year

≈ 40020 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40020 USD / year

≈ 40020 USD / year

Additional Details

Fees $1,386

Fees include University Fee $1,100, APB $114, SGA $66, Engagement $106

Living costs

Erie

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Gannon University has a wide variety of merit based, need-based and athletic financial awards.

The generous merit-based scholarship program recognizes a students outstanding performance in the classroom.

Students accepted to Gannon will receive notification of academic and merit awards they qualify for with their acceptance letter from the Gannon University Admissions Office.

Student athletes should contact Gannon's Athletic Office for information on scholarships in their chosen sport.

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Scholarships Information

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Key facts

Learn to Lead the Way in Early Childhood Education

Careers and opportunities

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Erie

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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