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The Early Childhood and Family Advocacy degree is a dual program created through UNK's Family Science and Early Childhood Education programs. This major has been designed to address the emerging need in Nebraska, and nationwide, for professionals trained to work with children and families within formal public agency programs and private childcare and early childhood education centers.
While early childhood education programs are plentiful and degrees are adequate to prepare preschool teachers, there are few programs that prepare Early Childhood Family Advocates—those within educational settings working with families and children in non-teaching positions. Family Advocates provide comprehensive educational and case management services to children and their families.
Requirements for employment in this area have been increasing, creating a need for the unique qualifications offered by this program. Many employers now require at least some coursework in child development with more and more requiring a degree.
As an online Early Childhood and Family Advocacy Comprehensive student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students. Request Info Student Resources Online Curriculum
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Early Childhood and Family Advocacy Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science
Great Value
UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward an Early Childhood and Family Advocacy Comprehensive degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
30 General Studies credits are required in addition to the following:
"The ability that you have to receive a degree from a university in your time, on your schedule is amazing, and I think the convenience is the best thing. And that's kind of immeasurable."
ECFA Program Graduate
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Early Childhood and Family Advocacy Comprehensive graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Early Childhood and Family Advocacy Comprehensive
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