Overview

Why Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education (ECSE) at Towson University?

The field of special education is rapidly changing. There is a critical need for teachers who can meet the cognitive, behavioral, social, emotional, linguistic and cultural needs of each student in the classroom.This specially designed major gives you the opportunity to become certified to teach both early childhood (pre-K through grade 3) and special education (birth through grade 3). This comprehensive program offers:

innovative and dynamic course work that helps you develop successful instruction and classroom management strategies

transformative, real-world experiences through internship placements, offered in multiple school districts throughout the state of Maryland

experienced faculty-mentors committed to your success

a supportive cohort of fellow Towson University students studying early childhood-special education

collaborative partnerships with families, communities and agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pre-Primary Curriculum & Instruction

Field Placement in the Pre-Primary

Inclusive Classroom

Instructional Tech for Young Children

Teaching Math Early Childhood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Students who apply after the Regular Decision deadline, 1st February, are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 570 other Bachelors in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your bachelor's degree application and $45 fee online.
Submit your secondary and post-secondary academic record(s).

Submit test results of English proficiency.

GPA of 3.0 or higher

possess a C or higher in all required coursework when transferring; no course lower than a 2.0 will transfer
completion of 60 or more units (including units in progress)

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

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International

29820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29820 USD per year during 48 months.
National

29820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29820 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11728 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11728 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood and Special Education.

Available Scholarships

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