Early childhood educators typically work with children from birth through grade three. They must possess the skills necessary to explain reading, writing, science, and other subjects in ways young children can understand. This degree readies you for the Birth to Grade 3 North Dakota teaching license. You may work in public and private schools.
Program Type: Major
Offered: On Campus
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Education and Inclusive Services
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising and career coaching
Program Highlights
Learn with Minot State
As an early childhood education major, you’ll benefit from small class sizes that allow you to form quality learning relationships with your professors and classmates.
Get Involved
To enhance your classroom learning, you can belong to SNDU – Students of North Dakota United.
Student Teaching
Education majors are required to complete student teaching. As a student teacher, you will be responsible, as much as is appropriate, for the cooperating teacher’s classroom.
Careers & Outcomes
63K
Median annual salary for kindergarten teachers
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Elementary School Administrators
- Elementary School teachers
- Kindergarten Teachers
Questions? We're Here to Help

Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu

Karen Foley
Instructor
701-858-3150
karen.foley@minotstateu.edu
Additional Program Information
Teacher education programs at Minot State University are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.