Extended Campus Programs

The Bachelor’s Degree in Birth-Kindergarten Education can be earned over the course of two years of full-time evening study (four semesters plus one summer session). Classes take place twice a week.

This program is fully accredited by SACS and NCDPI.

For students who have already obtained BOTH an AAS in Early Childhood and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a B-K Add-On can be obtained in one semester consisting of 18 hours of coursework.

Below is an example of a two-year course of study:

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to be licensed to teach in the NC Public Schools. Other job opportunities include teaching in public or private pre-K classrooms, teaching in a child care center or providing childcare resource and referral services.

Faculty

Dr. Robin Buchanan
Assistant Professor of Education /Director of Teacher Licensure | B.A., Meredith College | M.A., Appalachian State University | Ed.S., Ed.D., Western Carolina University

Dr. Danielle Madrazo
Assistant Professor of Education | B.A., Howard Payne University | M.A., Baylor University l Ed. D., Appalachian State University

Dr. Susan Gilbert
Associate Professor of Education | B.S., Illinois State University | M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts | Ed.D., Appalachian State University

Dr. Elaine Poole
Instructor of Education | B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro | M.A.,Ed.S. Appalachian State University

Dr. Lynn Swann
Assistant Professor of Education | B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | M.A., Ed.D., Appalachian State University

Judy Stevens, MAEd.