Overview

This Child Development and Early Education - Birth to Kindergarten and Special Education program from Michigan State University considers the life experiences and contexts that influence the development of children, including culture, education, family, community and biology.

This major is perfect for students who would like to work with young children, from birth through kindergarten. You’ll gain practical experience working directly with children and families from diverse backgrounds. This firsthand learning is conducted at MSU Child Development Laboratories and other community-based early childhood settings, including home visit programs.

Completing the child development degree leads to teacher certification for children from birth to kindergarten in the state of Michigan. You also have the option to complete requirements for an additional teaching certification for children from birth to third grade.

Career

Child development degree graduates excel at working with young children, including infants and children with special needs, in a variety of settings.

Alumni work as:

Applied behavior analysts
Behavior treatment specialists
College advisors
Family support workers
Preschool teachers
Research assistants
Resident advocates
Youth care workers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment of the Young Child

Administration of Early Childhood Programs

Teaching Literacy to Diverse Learners

Interaction with Children – Laboratory

Special Needs Children and Their Families

Curriculum for Children – Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, 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.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on:

Academic performance in high school
Strength and quality of curriculum
Recent trends in academic performance
Class rank
Standardized test results
English language proficiency for non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose first language is not English
Leadership, talents, conduct and diversity of experience

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16118 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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