Early Childhood and Elementary Education

The College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education prepares teachers, scholars and community and school leaders in the field of early childhood and elementary education. Students gain extensive content knowledge, hone innovative teaching methods and learn to work effectively within diverse classrooms.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Preparing, Supporting and Retaining Elementary Mathematics Specialists in High-need Urban Schools (PSREMS) — deadline is July 1 for fall. LEARN MORE »

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DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMS

What you need to know about our Dual Language Immersion programs. Visit our Graduate and Endorsement Programs in Dual Language Immersion Education page to learn more.

Dual Language Immersion Education

…programs available now

We Need Teachers

…with dual language ability.

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education offers study abroad trips to Germany, South Africa, China and the Netherlands. Explore our study abroad programs and see how you can learn from other cultures.

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ECEE Stories

Two young girls build windmill with a water bottle

Research Snapshot: Children’s Self-Determination

Published March 31, 2021 in Georgia State News Hub

Assistant Professor Natalie R. Davis and colleagues from Northwestern University analyzed three years’ worth of data from an after-school program to better understand how and when students demonstrated moments of self-determination.read more ❯

Stacey French-Lee poses in a Child Development Center classroom

French-Lee Elected to Governing Board for National Association for the Education of Young Children

Published March 22, 2021 in Georgia State News Hub

Stacey French-Lee, clinical assistant professor and executive director of the College of Education & Human Development’s Child Development Centers, was elected to serve as a governing board member at-large for the National Association for the Education of Young Children. read more ❯

Stacey French-Lee stands in front of colorful mural near the Child Development Center

French-Lee Elected to Governing Board for National Association for the Education of Young Children

Published March 18, 2021 in Georgia State News Hub

Unzipped backpack with textbooks and notebooks

Research Snapshot: Science Trade Books and K-12 Science Education

Published March 2, 2021 in Georgia State News Hub

To gain a better understanding of expert-recommended science trade books and how they may support science learning, a team of College of Education & Human Development faculty and students studied 400 books from the National Science Teachers Association's 2010-2017 book lists. read more ❯