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Bachelor of Exceptional Child Education

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A teaching degree for special education with infants, preschoolers and primary-age children.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop subject-specific understanding and communication skills through learning activities in Exceptional Child Education (Early Childhood Special Education). Apply feedback
independent study practices and age-appropriate or level-appropriate learning techniques. Demonstrate progress toward the program's academic or language learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Early childhood special education teacher (infant/toddler
preschool
primary)
general elementary teacher in public or private schools

Curriculum

120-credit degree: foundations of early childhood and special education
health
nutrition and safety
creative thought in children
learning theory for infants and toddlers
observation and assessment
curriculum and program management
early childhood field experience
math
science and social studies methods
student teaching seminar and 12 credits of student teaching.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent with transcripts; English proof (IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 45 or Duolingo 95) unless exempt; passport copy; ACT/SAT optional (used for scholarships and placement). Source: https://semo.edu/international/admissions/freshman and /policies
No minimum published for international first-year applicants

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent for first-year applicants (credentials by country listed at https://semo.edu/international/admissions/academic-requirements); transfer applicants with post-secondary study apply as transfer

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 95
PTE Academic 64
Duolingo 125
IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,410 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Cape Girardeau
Faculty or school	College of Education, Health and Human Studies
Department	School of Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International merit scholarship awards may be available based on academic performance and admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.