Welcome To the Early Childhood Development Program Website at Columbus State

The ECD Program had its origins in child care classes first offered Autumn, 1977 to experienced practitioners working in the field. In recent years the coursework has been updated and revised into a state-of-the-art program.

ECD received degree-granting status from the Ohio Board of Regents on September 14, 1987. The ECD program was approved by the State Board of Education to train persons for the Ohio Pre-Kindergarten Associate Teaching Certificate April, 1988.

ECD Mission

The mission of the Early Childhood Development Program is to provide a sound academic and professional education, encompassing both intellectual and affective qualities, for a career in early childhood education.

Why Columbus State: Besides having the lowest cost per credit hour in the state, our programs can give you a leg up in getting a job.