The student may elect to earn Pennsylvania licensure (certification) in early childhood education (PreK–Grade 4). The program in early childhood education is designed to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy appropriate for all students, including those for whom English is a second language. The program also provides extensive and varied field experiences.

The student who completes the early childhood program at Millersville University receives a Bachelor of Science in Education degree and may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate after successfully passing the Pennsylvania Educator Certification Test (PECT). Each student is strongly urged to complete an academic minor from the University’s list of approved minors, which includes a minor in Integrative STEM Education Methods.