Western Carolina University

A minimum of 120 semester hours are required. This requirement is comprised of:

Early Childhood Concentration
Liberal Studies (42 hours)
Birth-Kindergarten Core Courses (30 hours)
Early Childhood Concentration Courses (30 hours)
Guided Electives (15 hours)

Professional Education Concentration
Liberal Studies (42 hours)
Birth-Kindergarten Core Courses (30 hours)
Professional Education Concentration Courses (39 hours)
Guided Electives (9 hours)

The BK Program offers you the following undergraduate degree offerings:

Professional Education Concentration (Licensure):

• Download the Professional Education Concentration checklist (PDF)

Early Childhood Concentration (Non-Licensure):

• Download the Early Childhood Concentration checklist (PDF)

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