Overview

The Early Childhood Education program from University of Missouri–St. Louis addresses child development theories and practice, curriculum emergence and development in informal education, developmentally appropriate practice, diversity, advocacy, and family partnerships for education.

Key features

UMSL BES students have opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of field and community based experiences offered as part of their professional course work throughout the program. These internship experiences take place in a variety of settings in the St. Louis region. Internships at signature organizations such as the Saint Louis Science Center. Beyond Housing, the St. Louis ARC, and Kids Play offer authentic work site experiences with suburban, urban and special populations. Built into the BES program is the flexibility for students to have a tailor-made culminating experience related to their professional goals and future career needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Clinical Experience: Community Agency

Becoming a Professional Educator
American Civilization to 1865

Social Entrepreneurship
Interpretation: Connecting Audiences and Meaning
Child and Adolescent Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 643 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form - Refer to the international student application and $40 application fee
Proof of English proficiency
Official transcripts - Students in their last year of high school should submit transcripts for all years completed thus far. Students who have completed high school must submit final transcripts and degree certificates or exam results.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

37590 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1253 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

37590 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1253 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

15120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Saint Louis

1015 - 1530 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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