222 Early Childhood and Special Education BSc Degree Programs

Become a licensed educator and work with infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities from birth through age six. Southwest Minnesota State University's online Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education is accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and includes a supervised semester-long student teaching experience. You can finish your program in two to four years while learning from faculty who are experts in the field.

The undergraduate Early Childhood Education and Administration program is designed to address the need for trained professionals who can implement effective educational practices. The expansion of early childhood education necessitates a new generation of leaders who can effectively manage and advocate for educational programs.

This bachelor’s degree provides students with the opportunity to develop a strong cross-disciplinary foundation as well as specialized knowledge to work with culturally, linguistically, ability, and socioeconomically diverse young children, families, and other professionals. The courses in the major ensure that students engage in a well-rounded, cohesive program of studies that prepares them to be high-quality early childhood educators. Students may select one of the optional teacher licensure concentrations (i.e., Early Childhood Special Education, Early/Primary Education PreK-3, Early Childhood Special Education, and Early/Primary Education PreK-3) or a non-licensure sequence to fulfill the requirements for the BSEd in Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners.

The Pitt-Johnstown Early Childhood Education Program prepares our candidates to become certified graduates of Early Childhood Education who are eligible to teach in Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade.

Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education prepares students to advance their careers in the rapidly growing education field. Expert faculty supports students in mastering classroom management, curriculum design and instructional practices to deliver excellence in any inclusive early childhood classroom. CU students benefit from the flexibility of online instruction and graduate with skills gained from real-world applied learning. Learn more today.

This interdisciplinary degree uses psychology to explore how individuals and groups learn, and how educational policy and practice can support social justice and transform lives. It covers educational psychology, human development, learning, individual differences, special and inclusive education, research methods, and educational practice.

Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education prepares students to excel in the growing education field. With knowledge and skills in classroom management, curriculum design and instruction, graduates are prepared to deliver excellence in the early childhood classroom. Students may add Montessori emphasis, Director's Credential or dual certification in P-5 education to expand career options. Learn more today.

Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education prepares students to advance their careers in the rapidly growing education field. Expert faculty supports students in mastering classroom management, curriculum design and instructional practices to deliver excellence in any inclusive early childhood classroom. CU students benefit from the flexibility of online instruction and graduate with skills gained from real-world applied learning. Learn more today.

A variety of options are available at Mason for students to learn more about working with individuals with disabilities. Undergraduate and graduate programs with teacher licensure and non-licensure options prepare professionals working with populations across the lifespan with the specialized knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to support individuals with special needs. Mason’s bachelor's degree in special education is designed to prepare both educators for the classroom and individuals working in special education contexts outside of the classroom with the specialized skills and content knowledge to support the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Students studying early childhood education at SIUE put learning into practice by applying learned theory to hands-on learning experiences in schools. Class numbers are intentionally kept small so our faculty can provide students with personal attention.

Join the ranks of early childhood and elementary school teachers with an online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6 from the University of West Alabama Online. The degree track features an additional certification to enable you to teach early childhood classrooms P-3.

Prepare to inspire young learners with Campbellsville University’s online BS in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. Develop expertise in early learning, curriculum planning, and leadership, with options to specialize or earn dual certification.

Become a licensed teacher in Minnesota and teach K–12 special education for students who have mild to moderate disabilities with Southwest Minnesota State University's online Bachelor of Science in Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist program. Finish your program in two to four years and earn a degree accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

This major prepares individuals to become special education teachers for students grades K-12. Students major in special education with a concentration in either general curriculum or adapted curriculum. General curriculum licensure prepares teacher candidates to work with students with disabilities who are pursuing a standard high school diploma, whereas Adapted curriculum licensure prepares teacher candidates to work with students with disabilities who are more significantly impacted by their disability and working on a specialized curriculum. Both licenses may be obtained through specialized advising.

Campbellsville University's online, CAEP-accredited B.S. in Special Education – Learning Behavior Disorders, P-12 provides the knowledge and skills needed to teach primary through 12th-grade students with learning and behavior disorders in Kentucky. It combines coursework in special education theory and methods with in-person student teaching. Graduates are prepared for Praxis® exams and have initial teaching licensure. A dual certification option is also available for elementary education.