Christina VanOsdol
Associate Teaching Professor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies
Curriculum Vitae
About Christina VanOsdol
Christina VanOsdol has over 30 years of experience in the field of early childhood education, with many years of experience teaching coursework both online and in person. She began teaching for Ball State in January 2016. Her background is in early childhood education, with a focus on early learning systems and teacher preparation and professional development.
Professional Experience
Instructor
Education
PhD, Elementary Education with a focus in Early Childhood Education
Ball State University.
M.A., Elementary Education
Ball State University, 2006
B.S., Early Childhood Education with Kindergarten Endorsement
Ball State University, 1992.
Areas of Expertise
Preschool Child Development and Teaching
Infant/Toddler Development and Care
Early Literacy Development
Professional Development Systems
Other Professional Activities
National Association for the Education of Young Children-Member
Council for Professional Recognition (CDA Council) - Professional Development Specialist
Course Schedule
| Course |
No. |
Term |
Level |
Hours |
Location |
| Family Relations [syllabus] |
ECYF 250.801 |
Fall 2025 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| Practicum in Early Childhood Education [syllabus] |
ECYF 491.800 |
Fall 2025 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| Introduction to Early Childhood Education [syllabus] |
ECYF 640.801 |
Fall 2025 |
Graduate |
3.0 |
Online (Asynchronous) |
| Mentoring Early Childhood Professionals [syllabus] |
ECYF 672.800 |
Fall 2025 |
Graduate |
3.0 |
Online (Asynchronous) |