The Early Childhood Care and Education, B.S. program (Non-Licensure: birth through age 4) prepares students to support and advance young children’s well-being and learning from birth through age 4. Designed for students who want an in-depth foundation in child development, family-centered practice, and developmentally appropriate care, the degree emphasizes creating nurturing environments, promoting healthy social-emotional development, and using evidence-based strategies to support early learning. Through coursework and hands-on experiences, students develop skills in observation, documentation, assessment, and collaboration with families and community partners to help each child thrive. This non-licensure pathway is ideal for those seeking career opportunities in early childhood settings such as infant/toddler and preschool child care programs, Head Start/Early Head Start environments, and community-based youth and family services, along with related roles that require strong professional expertise.