Designed for experienced early childhood professionals

The Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy program at the University of Dayton is designed for experienced early childhood professionals — such as program administrators, supervisors, teacher leaders and other professionals — who work with and advocate for young children and their families.

This online program offers the following non-licensure degrees and certificates:

• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (BSE)
• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (MSE)
• Certificate in Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (undergraduate or graduate)
• Certificate in Infant and Toddler Specialist (undergraduate or graduate)

Note: These degree and certificate programs are non-licensure programs. To learn more about teaching licensure degrees, visit the Department of Teacher Education >>

Is online learning for you?

Test out the quality of our online offerings by taking one of our online trainings, offered through the Bombeck Institute. These trainings require only five contact hours to complete, and are informative, engaging and affordable.