The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development is a nonlicensure program that adheres to the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs, and is designed to prepare you to work in early childhood settings with children from birth through age eight.* Foundation coursework includes topics such as growth and development, applied theory, ethics and professionalism, children in the inclusive classroom, health and nutrition, and lesson planning and implementation.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.