Focused Where It Matters Most

This degree completion provides specialized expertise for the learners who need it most. Rather than a broad education degree, you'll go deep on the development, learning, and needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Courses like Infant and Toddler Techniques, Advanced Child Development, and Inclusive Teaching for Early Educators give you specialized knowledge that translates directly into better outcomes for the children in your care — and stronger credentials for your career.

Supported Every Step of the Way

Online doesn't mean on your own. You'll be paired with a dedicated advisor throughout the program who provides personalized guidance from your first semester to your last. The program also partners directly with the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children and administers T.E.A.C.H. federal grants for students who qualify — so the financial and professional support you need is built right in. You bring the dedication. We bring everything else.

Are you an educator who is already in the field and ready to take the next step? Complete your degree at Vermont State in five semesters — fully online — while continuing to work in the role you're already in. As the only program in Vermont that is online, accelerated, and focused specifically on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, it prepares you for licensure in Early Childhood Education for Birth to Age 5. And the support doesn't stop at academics: we're partnered directly with the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children and administer T.E.A.C.H. federal grants for students who qualify.

• Paired with a dedicated advisor from start to finish — no navigating this alone.

• Already completed CCV's Early Childhood Education A.A.? You can transition directly into this program.

• Flexible online format for all learners.

Early Childhood Education Completion Degree (B.S.)

Vermont State University is Vermont’s public regional university, accredited by NECHE. With over 100 career-focused programs and a growing suite of flexible online options, Vermont State is committed to accessible, high-quality education. Vermont State University was formed through the unification of Castleton, Northern Vermont, and Vermont Tech.

ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE

Affordable Education with Financial Support

Vermont State offers affordable tuition, making higher education accessible. A significant percentage of students receive financial aid, and Vermont State provides assistance in identifying scholarships and grants to support your education.

Flexible & Career-Focused Learning

Vermont State’s online programs are designed to help you gain the knowledge, credentials, and confidence to advance your career. With flexible formats and efficient pathways, our programs are designed to help you make meaningful progress on your degree — on a timeline that fits your life.

The Credentials to Move Forward

This program prepares you for Early Childhood Education licensure for Birth to Age 5 — the credential that opens doors to new roles, higher pay, and greater impact in the field you already love. You'll meet Vermont's licensure requirements through a curriculum built specifically around the age group you're dedicated to serving, combining advanced child development theory with practical, classroom-ready skills. The result is a degree that makes you more effective the moment you walk back through your classroom door.

Early Childhood Education Program Highlights

Five Semesters to Degree Completion. No Career Interruption.

The accelerated structure of this program is no accident — it's designed for educators who can't afford to step away from the work they love. Complete your bachelor's degree in five semesters, fully online, while continuing in your current role. Your students keep their teacher. You keep building toward the career you've worked hard for. It's a timeline that respects your life and moves you forward without asking you to put it on hold.

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