The School-Age Education program prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students learn how to work with classroom teachers and administrators and contribute to the effective operation of their places of employment. Students combine learning theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Course work for this degree program includes childhood growth and development; physical and nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children. Additionally, students are provided with instruction concerning appropriate methodologies to teach children the fundamental skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Students also learn how to promote cognitive and language, physical and motor, social and emotional, and creative development of young children.

Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings in a safe and orderly manner. They are also prepared to interact in a professional manner with parents and student support services. Employment opportunities include child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start programs, and school-age programs.