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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Child Services

Montana State University

  • Bozeman, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Child Services at Montana State University is a programme in teaching and leading in early childhood settings (preschool to grade 3).

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

  • Apply core theories and methods in Early Childhood Education and Child Services
  • Strengthen skills in learning development
  • Inclusive communication
  • Child wellbeing and education practice
  • And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

  • Early childhood programme leadership and management
  • Behavioural support specialist
  • Professional development specialist
  • Preschool to grade 3 teaching

Curriculum

  • Four-year
  • 120-credit degree for preschool to grade 3 licensure. Child development
  • Family and community relationships
  • Assessment
  • Developmentally appropriate practice and curriculum
  • With practice at the Child Development Center laboratory preschool and a Special Education option.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Freshman: secondary school transcript
  • Minimum GPA 2.5/4.0
  • Transfer: transcripts of all college coursework
  • Minimum 2.0/4.0
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • SAT/ACT optional.. Entry grade detail: Freshman 2.5/4.0 minimum
  • Transfer 2.0/4.0 (Quick Facts page)
  • ACT/SAT optional.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (freshman), Transcripts of all post-secondary coursework (transfer, 12+ college credits).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • TOEFL PBT 525
  • PTE Academic 51
  • Duolingo 110
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and deadlines: Fall July 1
  2. Spring November 15
  3. Summer March 15. Apply online and pay the 38 USD fee. Upload the high school transcript (all college transcripts for transfer) and proof of English proficiency. SAT/ACT optional. Receive the admission packet with acceptance letter and I-20
  4. apply for the F-1 visa. Attend the in-person international orientation on arrival and carry health insurance.

Other costs

Tuition per year$34,586 USD
Application fee$38 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBozeman
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education, Health & Human Development
DepartmentHuman Development & Community Health
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Mar 2027

    121 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.