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Bachelor of Education in Special Education Early Childhood

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A special education degree for early childhood.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Education in Special Education Early Childhood. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Early childhood special education teacher (birth to grade 3) in self-contained classrooms and home settings

Curriculum

Training for working with young children with special needs
With classes including Acquisition of Language and Literacy and Behavioral Management Techniques
With hands-on experience in local schools
Leads to Missouri licensure for birth through third grade.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma or certificate with a 2.0 high school GPA (US scale) after course-by-course evaluation
Transfer coursework 2.0 or above. English: TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS Academic 5.5
Duolingo 95 (or UCM English Test
Cambridge
Oxford ELLT) unless waived. Financial declaration and bank statement for the I-20. Source: UCM prospective undergraduate international page.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma/certificate (or college transcripts for transfer), Evaluated course by course with a calculated GPA, Official English-translated transcripts, Financial declaration and bank statement for the I-20, Passport copy.

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,274 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$30,550 USD

Program details

Campus	Warrensburg
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	Professional and Educational Programs
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International scholarships listed on UCM international scholarships page.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.