Overview

Why Edinboro stands out

When you enroll in the Early Childhood and Deaf Education program of Pennsylvania Western University, you'll follow a groundbreaking path of coursework that combines established teacher training and shared resources in early childhood education, special education, and communication sciences and disorders while meeting Pennsylvania Department of Education competencies.

Built upon our regionally recognized Deaf Studies minor, this program uses enhanced educational training to expand the focus on students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

You'll learn the basics of audiology, American Sign Language and deaf culture, how to manage inclusive educational environments, as well as strategies, assessment, and literacy instruction for students who are deaf. You'll also get hands-on field experiences, like the preschool in Butterfield Hall run by the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.

When it's time to graduate, you will have the skills and experience to take both the Early Childhood PA Certification Exam for PreK-Grade 4 and the Deaf/Hard of Hearing PA Certification Exam for Birth to Grade 12. You'll earn two certifications in just four years and be among the first in Pennsylvania to earn this valuable degree.

How Edinboro supports you

At Edinboro, you'll learn from faculty who are experienced teachers of the deaf. They bring real-world and best practices together to create a dynamic and relevant learning environment built on their passions for teaching, research and scholarship.

Because you will have many opportunities to interact with students and gain more teaching experience, you will meet state-required competencies sooner than most master's degree level programs.

By becoming a member of a professional organization such as Council for Exceptional Children, Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, Early Childhood Club, American Sign Language Club, or the Kappa Delta Pi Honors Fraternity, you will develop a strong network of like-minded professionals.

You will also be able to expand your knowledge with a minor in Special Education or Dyslexia with a few additional courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Child Education

Child Development

Active Approaches to Early Development & Learning

Exceptionalities

Audiology

ASL & Deaf Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students are admitted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

138 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinboro, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 610 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts, sent directly to Edinboro from the high school attended. If applicable, also include official exam results and evidence of graduation.

Official test scores of English proficiency includes the Test of English as a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test, GTEC CBT exam, Pearson Test of English or STEP-EIKEN.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Out-of-State

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Additional Details

Online $8,154 per year

Living costs

Edinboro

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why Edinboro stands out

How Edinboro supports you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinboro

Funding

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