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Bachelor of Early Education & Care in Inclusive Settings

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Preparation for working with children from birth to age eight in urban, Diverse and inclusive settings.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Early Education & Care in Inclusive Settings. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: 24 core credits on early intervention
Child development in inclusive settings
Social and emotional growth
Ethics
Assessment
Family engagement
Language and literacy.

Career outcomes

Early childhood educator
Program coordinator
Curriculum developer
Nonprofit manager
Policy advocate

Curriculum

24 core credits on early intervention
Child development in inclusive settings
Social and emotional growth
Ethics
Assessment
Family engagement
Language and literacy
And partnerships with schools
Then one of six concentrations.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results
Academic recommendation letter
500-word essay
Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)

Accepted academic background

High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results, Academic recommendation letter, 500-word essay, Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

Review the program-specific and international first-year admission requirements. Apply online through the UMass Boston Application or Common Application. Submit official secondary school records
an academic recommendation and the application essay. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee unless an approved waiver applies. Check the application status and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,402 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	College of Education & Human Development
Department	Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible international first-year applicants with a GPA of at least 3.3 may be considered for merit scholarships of up to 10000 USD annually. Partner-program entrants are excluded. Awards are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.