Overview

With our signature "early and often" approach, field experiences begin in the first year. Student teaching internships in our Campus Children's School provide the opportunity to work with young children and families, fully supported by dedicated faculty and mentor teachers.

Dual Certification/Endorsement and Multiple Minor Pathways

Students in the Early Childhood Education degree offered by The University of Vermont can choose to complete a Special Education minor or dual certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. We also offer minors in Education for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (ECLD), Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), and Coaching.

Teaching Certificate Reciprocity

Our nationally accredited program enjoys reciprocity with other states and Canadian provinces, so you can prepare to teach almost anywhere.

Careers opportunities

Early Childhood Educator
Infant/Toddler Preschool Program Owner
Child Life Specialist
Curriculum/Program Coordinator
Educational Leadership

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Care & Education
Family Context of Development
Child Development
Culturally Responsive Education
Inclusive Pedagogy in ECE
Collaborative Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burlington, United States

Disciplines

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

International applicants have completed (or will soon complete) the equivalent of secondary school will be considered first-year students. International transfer candidates have enrolled in college or university-level coursework for credit (in the U.S. or abroad).

Documents:

Official secondary school transcript sent directly to Admissions by your high school
Official translation of transcripts if not already in English
First quarter grades or mid-year grades if available
One letter of recommendation is required

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

46655 USD / year

≈ 46655 USD / year
Out-of-State

46655 USD / year

≈ 46655 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16938 USD / year

≈ 16938 USD / year

Living costs

Burlington

United States

1269 - 1888 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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