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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Southern Connecticut State University

  • New Haven, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.

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

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
  • Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Special Needs Educator
  • Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)

Curriculum

  • Four semesters of child development
  • Observation and documentation
  • Guiding and caring
  • Health and nutrition
  • Infant-toddler care
  • Working with families
  • Inclusive practice and administration
  • Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US high school diploma with official transcripts and a NACES-approved credential evaluation; English proficiency (TOEFL 72
  • IELTS 6
  • PTE 53
  • Duolingo 100
  • ELS 112
  • SAT 900 or ACT 19). Transfer applicants need about a 2.0 GPA
  • No separate international minimum published; 2.7 cumulative GPA and top 50% class rank for strong first-year candidates

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma, official transcripts plus course evaluation from a NACES-approved agency (World Education Services etc.)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 100
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

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

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. 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$16,938 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusNew Haven campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentCurriculum and Learning
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    6 Aug 2027

    265 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.