Overview

Students in this Early Childhood Education - Elementary Education and Special Education from Pacific Oaks College are qualified to teach both general education students grades K-12 in a variety of subjects as well as students with mild or moderate disabilities in self-contained classrooms.

After completing early childhood development coursework for the B.A. Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education and Special Education degree program, students will be qualified for the California Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential (mild to moderate disabilities) and the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

Career Outcome

Pacific Oaks College prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.

Students can go into these careers:

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Instructional Coordinators

Programme Structure

Sample courses include:

Social, Political, and Economic Foundations of Education

The Student with Special Needs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00

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More details

Students are accepted year-round.

Language

English

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Credits

131 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education Primary Education View 645 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the B.A. in Elementary Education and Special Education degree programme is open to any person who meets entrance requirements as outlined below. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to successfully complete an undergraduate degree programme.

Generally, a high school cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. However, applicants with a cumulative high school GPA below 2.0 will be considered for admission with the submission of additional required documents.
Applicants with college level studies will be expected to demonstrate an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. It is required that transcripts are submitted from all undergraduate schools where credit was received to support the application and request for transfer credit.

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

13100 USD / year

≈ 13100 USD / year
Out-of-State

13100 USD / year

≈ 13100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13100 USD / year

≈ 13100 USD / year

Additional Details

Upper Division Courses: $712

Living costs

Pasadena

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Career Outcome

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Pasadena

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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