Overview

Learn how to tailor your lessons around the developmental stages of your students as you introduce them to numbers, language, science and social studies.

The core curriculum of Early Childhood Inclusive Teacher Preparation from The University of Akron combines theory and practice to prepare you for licensure to work in preschools, child care centers, or to teach in primary schools. You will:

Learn techniques to establish positive learning environments and how to plan, implement and evaluate

instructional programs to best meet the needs of all your students.

Have the opportunity to earn two licenses in 130 hours.

Have high marketability in finding jobs upon graduation.

Develop confidence in meeting the needs of all students.

Experience field opportunities in a co-teaching clinical model.

Learn best practices from faculty and school-based teachers.

Build your own effective teaching style.

Careers

Career Services provides career coaching and programming, and develops valuable relationships with employers and campus partners to provide students with many opportunities for experiential learning and career development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Foundations for Early Childhood Educators

Educational Psychology

Integrated Expressive Arts in Primary Grades

Instructional Design and Assessment

Individuals with Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs: Characteristics and Implications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

130 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 647 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

IELTS

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

$50 Application Fee

Official Secondary School Transcripts

Official Proof of English Proficiency

Official SAT/ACT (Optional, required only for scholarships and direct admission)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17239 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17239 USD per year during 48 months.
National

17239 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17239 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12799 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12799 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Akron

890 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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 Inclusive Teacher Preparation.

Available Scholarships

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