Overview

The impact of early learning experiences for children from birth through grade three is far reaching and the need for passionate qualified educators in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education is growing. The Early Childhood undergraduate program is designed for students who are interested in obtaining Missouri teacher certification in both Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. This degree prepares educators to work in the early childhood field in a variety of roles and a variety of contexts (i.e. classroom teachers in regular and inclusive settings, Center directors, and children’s organizations) and other positions that require certification within the public and private school systems.

Key features

The Early Childhood - Special Education (B-3) program from University of Missouri–St. Louis addresses the areas of child development, curriculum emergence and development, developmentally appropriate practice, differentiated learning, diversity, advocacy and family partnerships. Students have opportunities to apply their acquired knowledge in a variety of field and community based experiences offered as part of their professional course work from the very first courses. These experiences take place in a variety of community agencies including United Way organizations, St. Louis educational and cultural institutions, studio schools, the University Child Development Center (UCDC), and preschools and elementary schools in the metropolitan St. Louis area.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Community, Culture, & Learning in Education (FTS)
Early Clinical Experience: Community Agency
Becoming a Professional Educator
Early Clinical Experience: Schools
Teaching in American Schools
Child and Adolescent Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 571 other Bachelors in Special 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.

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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.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

39510 USD / year

≈ 39510 USD / year
Out-of-State

39510 USD / year

≈ 39510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15870 USD / year

≈ 15870 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

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