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The Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Learning and Development prepares students to teach children from birth to age five in various settings such as preschools, early learning centers, childcare centers, or early childcare agencies. The B.S.Ed. in Early Learning and Development provides two options: the certification track and the non-certification track. Unlike the certification track, the non-certification track does not require the GACE Program Admission assessment, as it does not lead to initial teacher certification in Georgia. However, students are required to pass the Georgia Educator Ethics assessment. Both tracks lead to a bachelor’s degree.

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary/Special Education program at Mercer University offers an academic perspective to the candidate who values the individual and authentic worth of the young child through the inclusive lens of the general education classroom. Having completed this program of study, the candidate will become a transforming educator and a reflective professional who advocates for the needs and rights of the young child, while collaborating and establishing partnerships with parents, schools, and communities. This program is offered predominantly through on-campus evening classes, with some blended and online learning opportunities. (This program leads to initial teacher certification.)

The Bachelor of Science in Education degree, with a major in Middle Grades Education, is designed for individuals who wish to be certified to teach children from middle level grades. Students are prepared to become middle level educators who can effectively facilitate learning, while enabling the transformation of middle level students, a group of unique and diverse individuals transitioning from childhood to adolescence. This program is offered through a combination of online and on-campus evening classes. (This program leads to initial teacher certification.)