Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners
Fairfax, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jun 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 4,897 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* International student deadline is 1st of June of every year | Domestic student deadline is 1st of February
** in-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 16,980 - out-of-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 1,803 - mandatory student fee
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Key Summary
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.
By working with young children from birth to age 8 and their families, early childhood education graduates create paths for success for children in the earliest years of their education.
This bachelor’s degree provides students with the opportunity to develop a strong cross-disciplinary foundation as well as specialized knowledge to work with young children with diverse abilities and cultural, racial, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds. The courses in the major ensure that students engage in a well-rounded program of study that prepares them to be high-quality early childhood educators.
The BSEd in Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners without concentration provides a foundation for work or further studies in the education and child development fields.
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 120
Mason Core
Foundation Requirements:
- Written Communication 3
- Oral Communication 3
- Quantitative Reasoning 3
- MATH 106 Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) (recommended course)
- Information Technology and Computing 3
Exploration Requirements:
- Arts 3
- Global Understanding 3
- GGS 101 Major World Regions (Mason Core) (recommended course)
- Literature 3
- Natural Science 8
Two lab sciences in different disciplines (recommended)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
- Western Civilization/World History 3
Integration Requirement:
- Written Communication 3
- ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core)
Writing Intensive
- ECED 411 Assessment of Diverse Young Learners
Synthesis/Capstone (fulfilled by major requirements)
Total Credits 38
Program Core Requirements
- ECED 201 Introduction to Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners 3
- ECED 401 Developmental Pathways of Diverse Learners, Birth-Adolescence 3
- ECED 402 Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Learners 3
- ECED 403 Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance 3
- ECED 404 Engaging Families of Diverse Learners, Birth-Grade 6 3
- ECED 411 Assessment of Diverse Young Learners 3
- ECED 490 Internship in Early Childhood Education (Mason Core) (12 credits are required) 3-6
- ECED 491 Seminar in Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners 3
Total Credits 33
BSEd without Concentration
Select 12 credits from the following: 12
- ECED 405 Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education
- ECED 406 Medical and Developmental Aspects of Disabilities of Diverse Young Learners
- ECED 412 Language and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Primary Grade Learners
- ECED 413 Integrating Social Studies Across the Content Areas for Diverse Young Learners
- ECED 415 Mathematics for Diverse Young Learners
- ECED 416 Science for Diverse Young Learners
- ECED 422 Developing Language, Literacy, and Communication of Diverse Infants and Toddlers
- ECED 423 Early Intervention for Infants Toddlers with Disabilities: Collaborative Consultative Approaches
Total Credits 12
Electives
Select an additional 37 credits from any courses.
Students are encouraged to pursue a minor to partially fulfill elective requirements
Total Credits 37
Concentration in Early Childhood Special Education (Licensure) (ECLC)
- ECED 405 Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education 3
- ECED 406 Medical and Developmental Aspects of Disabilities of Diverse Young Learners 3
- ECED 422 Developing Language, Literacy, and Communication of Diverse Infants and Toddlers 3
- ECED 423 Early Intervention for Infants Toddlers with Disabilities: Collaborative Consultative Approaches 3
Total Credits 12
Concentration in Early/Primary Education PreK-3 (Licensure) (EPEL)
- ECED 412 Language and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Primary Grade Learners 3
- ECED 413 Integrating Social Studies Across the Content Areas for Diverse Young Learners 3
- ECED 415 Mathematics for Diverse Young Learners 3
- ECED 416 Science for Diverse Young Learners 3
- MATH 110 Introductory Probability (Mason Core) 3 or MATH 271 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teachers I or MATH course approved by the advisor
Total Credits 15
Concentration in Early Childhood Special Education and Early/Primary Education PreK-3 (Dual Licensure) (EEDL)
- ECED 405 Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education 3
- ECED 406 Medical and Developmental Aspects of Disabilities of Diverse Young Learners 3
- ECED 412 Language and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Primary Grade Learners 3
- ECED 413 Integrating Social Studies Across the Content Areas for Diverse Young Learners 3
- ECED 415 Mathematics for Diverse Young Learners 3
- ECED 416 Science for Diverse Young Learners 3
- ECED 422 Developing Language, Literacy, and Communication of Diverse Infants and Toddlers 3
- ECED 423 Early Intervention for Infants Toddlers with Disabilities: Collaborative Consultative Approaches 3
- MATH 110 Introductory Probability (Mason Core) 3 or MATH 271 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teachers I or MATH course approved by the advisor
Total Credits 27