Overview

Eastern University's undergraduate Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4) Program is designed to develop excellent teachers and educational practitioners who can serve in a variety of settings in early and basic education.

Students are prepared to communicate effectively, think critically, utilize technology appropriately, learn independently and collaboratively, and serve competently in their chosen fields.

Why Choose Eastern?

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Teaching Certifications are reciprocal in PA, NJ, DE, MD, OH, NY, WV
International Exchange Program in Vancouver, British Columbia
Integration of Christian faith and education major
Excellent student teaching opportunities in a wide variety of settings including urban, suburban, and rural
Student organizations: The Council for Exceptional Children, Kappa Delta Pi (honor society), Pennsylvania Student Education Association
Faculty with extraordinary academic and professional backgrounds
Emphasis on individualized counseling for all Education students
Strong student teaching and job placement assistance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education Seminar with Field Experience
Special Education
The Developing Child
Education Psychology with Field Experience
Child and Adolescent Development
Assessment and Evaluation
Classroom Management
Inclusive Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Eastern admits students for both the Fall and Spring semesters on the basis of rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to Eastern University.
Submit High School transcript or official GED.
Optional: Submit a personal essay to your Admissions Counselor via email.
Optional: Letters of reference indicating a strong likelihood of succeeding at Eastern.
Official transcripts evaluated by a NACES member from all high schools/secondary schools/college/universities attended. You may choose any NACES-member organization. We recommend WES, TEC- The Evaluation Company, IFCS, ECE, and IERF.
A scan of your current passport.
Some financial information. Your admissions counselor will provide details.
Optional: Official results of any national exams or the SAT.

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

39188 USD / year

≈ 39188 USD / year
Out-of-State

39188 USD / year

≈ 39188 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39188 USD / year

≈ 39188 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4).

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Overview

Why Choose Eastern?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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