Dr. Jennifer Hauver 

Welcome to the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education! We are the largest department in the Bagwell College of Education, serving over 2600 students in our programs each year. We offer undergraduate degrees in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Kindergarten) and Elementary Education (Pre-5th Grade), as well as several initial certification and post-licensure graduate degrees and endorsements.

EECE is a leader in the preparation of highly qualified elementary educators for the state of Georgia each year.

…and it’s no wonder! Our graduates are committed and capable professionals who understand and can implement developmentally appropriate practices while promoting the positive social, emotional, and cognitive development of all learners. They are reflective practitioners and lifelong learners.

By the time our teacher candidates graduate, they have completed a year-long intensive clinical experience in one of our partner schools. This real-world experience allows students to apply their new skills inside the classroom under the supervision of a master teacher and a university supervisor.

As part of the Bagwell College of Education, EECE students have access to incredible resources such as the AVATAR Lab, Innovation Lab, Interactive Research Methods Lab, Teacher Resource and Activities Corner, and the Universal Design Lab for Learning.

And of course, student experience is enhanced and supported by our outstanding faculty and staff. Our faculty are highly engaged in a variety of cutting-edge research programs aimed at improving the educational experiences of all children. They work closely with local schools and communities. They share their work widely at regional, national, and international meetings. They are extensively published and highly regarded as experts in their fields.

For these reasons and more, I am honored to serve as Chair of EECE! I hope you will come check out the great work going on in our corner of campus. See you soon!

Jennifer Hauver, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Elementary & Early Childhood Education