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Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education
- Grand Junction, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Early Childhood Education, 122 semester credit hours.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Education in Early Childhood Special Education
- Early Childhood Education. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including EDEC 241 Early Childhood Administration: Human Relations. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Curriculum Specialist
- Educational Administrator
- Principal
- Literacy Coordinator
Curriculum
- EDEC 241 Early Childhood Administration: Human Relations
- EDEC 256 Working with Parents
- Families
- and Community Systems
- EDUC 311 Creative and Physical Expressions for Children
- EDUC 343 Teaching to Diversity (20 field experience hours)
- EDUC 374 Exceptional and English Language Learners in the Inclusive Classroom
- EDUC 301 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood (20 field experience hours)
- ECSE 320 Learner Development and Individual Differences
- EDUC 440 Methods of Teaching Language and Literacy: EC (40 field experience hours)
- EDUC 461 Methods of Teaching Science and Social Studies: Early Childhood/Elementary
- ECSE 450 Individual Behavior Support and Guidance with Young Learners
- EDUC 499A Teaching Internship and Colloquia: K-2 (300 field experience hours)
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
- Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
- Proof of funds for one year (I-20)
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,460 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Grand Junction) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic program division requires confirmation. |
| Department | Department of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 122 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,460 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,328 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale), Duolingo 105.

