Overview

At Slippery Rock University, Early Childhood - Special Education provides students with an in-demand, specialized skill set. Students receive certificates in both Early Childhood and Special Education, which enables them to teach children in grades PreK-4 and those with learning, physical, and behavioral disabilities in grades PK-12. If you have a passion for working with children and helping others, you'll find this program rewarding.

At SRU, we value experiential learning. We believe that you need the chance to apply what you've learned in the classroom to real life. Early Childhood Special Education majors benefit from 6 semesters of hands-on field experiences with students in public schools in Western Pennsylvania. Students graduate with proficiency in the theory and practice of early childhood and special education. You will gain a solid foundation in:

Understanding typical child development
Integrating creative expression through arts
Educating students with high and low incidence disabilities
Educating students with developmental disabilities
Applying developmental assessment skills

Teaching mathematics and literacy

Careers, Clubs, and Internships

Students in the College of Education at Slippery Rock University often intern with local businesses such as youth development centers and the Department of Aging. They also volunteer with organizations such as Autism Speaks, Best Buddies, and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). After graduating, our students mainly go on to pursue teaching career

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Overview of Special Education

Early Childhood Education Theory & Practice

Critical Writing

Child Development Typical

Critical Reading

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grove City, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 608 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the application for admission
Pay $30 USD application fee in the application portal. (non-refundable)

Submit official, English-translated copies of all secondary and post-secondary course work completed, including subjects listed and marks earned, school certificates, diplomas and examinations results.

All non-native speakers of English must submit an official language score reports

Submit a copy of your passport - copy of the picture page.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15988 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Living costs

Grove City

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Careers, Clubs, and Internships

Programme Structure

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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