Overview

This Early Childhood Special Education degree at Colorado Mesa University qualifies students for licensure in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education, and enables them to teach in a preschool or elementary classroom setting with students 0 to age 8.

Key Facts

Before student teaching begins, students in this program gain over 200 hours of classroom experience with children of all ages and backgrounds. During internship, students complete the required 600 hours in inclusive classrooms, with both a preschool placement and a primary elementary placement. Giving students practical teaching experience in both areas.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate mastery of major area’s content knowledge and pedagogical strategies through fieldwork with learners in professional settings.
Design and establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
Plan and deliver effective instruction to students, based on research based pedagogical practices.
Collect and critically analyze student assessment data and use results to inform planning and instruction.
Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

Career Possibilities:

K-2nd grade teacher
Preschool teacher
Special Education (SPED) preschool teacher
Self-contained Special Education (SPED) classroom teacher
Interventionist teacher
Resource teacher

Colorado Placement

CMU's Education programs meet the requirements for licensure in the state of Colorado, as such, students are required to complete their field hours within the state of Colorado. Placements are arranged between a local school district and the Center for Teacher Education, and are typically within our 14-county western slope community of school districts. Placements outside of this 14-county region are made on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on several factors including, agreements with cooperating school districts, qualified mentor availability, and student support and supervision. While graduates have successfully obtained licensure in other states, at this time, CMU does not offer placement outside of Colorado. To find out about licensure requirements for other states, see our State Licensing Resources page.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Wellness

Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems

Creative and Physical Expressions for Children

Teaching to Diversity

Technology for K-12 Educators
Learner Development and Individual Differences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Junction, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 570 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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General requirements

Option to pursue the ba outright or after completing an early childhood education associate of arts (aa) through cmu tech
International first-time undergraduate applicants: non-resident seeking an international student visa; completed or completing high school/secondary school; have not attended college after high school
English language proficiency required for applicants from countries where english is not the primary language
Official secondary/high school transcript in english required for admission
Transfer students must submit official high school transcripts if less than 24 u.S.-equivalent credit hours have been completed

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21720 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21720 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7968 USD / year

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Living costs

Grand Junction

United States

950 - 1350 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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Learning Outcomes

Career Possibilities:

Colorado Placement

Programme Structure

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Duration

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