Research on brain development has shown that from birth to age 8 children's brains develop the critical building blocks for academic, social, and emotional functioning for the rest of their lives.With a degree in Early Childhood Education from Greenville College you will be a part of establishing this important foundation in children's lives. Early Childhood Education Majors are interested in teaching children from birth through third grade. Students in this major are challenged by professors and through dynamic courses to become successful and professional individuals within a complex and diverse classroom environment.