Early Childhood Education

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Bachelor's, Certificate
Early Childhood Education

Teach Children During Their Formative Years

The learning and development that takes place during a child’s formative years is crucial to their future success and wellbeing. If you love working with young children and want to have a positive impact on generations of students, Framingham State University’s nationally accredited major in Early Childhood Education is a great option.

FSU is home to the Jeanne M. Canelli Child Development Lab, which serves as a teaching laboratory for our students interested in teaching young children and conducting research in child development, psychology, and sociology. As the nation’s oldest public college for the preparation of teachers, FSU also has relationships and alumni working at school districts across the Commonwealth and beyond.

The Department of Education’s programs are designed to prepare you to become a knowledgeable and skillful professional, committed to serving learners of all ages, families, and communities. Successful Early Childhood majors meet the requirements for initial license as an Early Childhood Teacher (Pre-K to grade 2).

The learning and development that takes place during a child’s formative years is crucial to their future success and wellbeing.

The following concentrations are available for the Early Childhood Education program:

  • Early Childhood PreK-2 Licensure Concentration
  • Early Childhood PreK-2 Non-Licensure Concentration
  • Admission into Teacher Education and the Student Teaching Practicum
 

 

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Teachers and students in Child Development Lab

Jeanne M. Canelli Child Development Lab

This CDL serves as an on-campus teaching laboratory for FSU students interested in teaching young children and conducting research in child development, psychology, and sociology, and offers quality early childhood education to preschool-age children

Career Opportunities

There are multiple career paths FSU Early Childhood graduates pursue, including:

Early Childhood Education

Childcare Provider

Work with students outside of a traditional classroom.

Kindergarten Teacher

Build on the foundations taught in preschool, including social, emotional and academic learning.

Preschool Teacher

Foster a creative environment for children during the early stages of their development.

Special Education Teacher

Work with students who have varying mental, emotional, physical or learning abilities.

Education Director

Use organizational skills to manage the duties that come with running a childcare center.

School Counselor

Work with students outside of the classroom to develop skills needed to succeed in their education.

Meet Your Faculty

Photo of James Cressey, Ph.D.

James Cressey, Ph.D.

Professor, Education Department
508-626-4928
jcressey@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall
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Mary Grassetti, Ed.D.

Visiting Lecturer, Education Department
(508) 626-4859
mgrassetti@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall
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May Hara, Ph.D.

Professor, Education Department and Director of Mentoring, CELTSS
508 626 5803
mhara@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall
Kelly Kolodny

Kelly Kolodny, Ph.D.

Professor, Coordinator of Core Education Courses, Education Department
(508) 626-4567
kkolodny@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall
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Jessica De Jesus Acevedo

Jessica De Jesus Acevedo '17, Early Education

“My campus tour sealed the deal, and I knew that FSU was the type of University I wanted to go to. Most importantly, I knew Framingham State had historical and impactful ties to education.”

Learn More

If you are interested in learning more about the Education Programs at FSU, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500.

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