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

Alumni work at:

Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children

Head Start

Great Start Readiness

Elementary schools and preschools

Child development centers

Non-profit agencies

Hospitals and health care agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exceptional Learners

Special Education Law and Policies

Child Growth and Development

Interaction with Children in Groups

Interaction with Children – Laboratory

Curriculum for Children (W)

Curriculum for Children – Laboratory

Infant Development and Program Planning

Interaction and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers - Laboratory

Assessment of the Young Child

Student Teaching in an Early Childhood Program

Special Needs Children and Their Families

Children with Special Needs and Their Families Laboratory

Administration of Early Childhood Programs

Children's Literacy Development PK-3 (W)

Science Curriculum for Young Learners (PK-3)

Teaching and Learning of (Bi)Multilingual Learners

Teaching Literacy to Diverse Learners (PK-3)

Teaching Mathematics to Diverse Learners I (PK-3)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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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 607 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The $75 application fee is required to officially submit your application for admission.

Request that all secondary schools, colleges, universities attended and/or examination boards send original or attested copies of all transcripts, marks sheets, certificates and diplomas earned directly to the Office of Admissions at Michigan State University.

In order to obtain the documents needed to file for a student visa (I-20 or DS-2019), admitted students must show adequate proof of financial support.

As part of the undergraduate application for admission, each applicant is required to submit one essay (minimum 250 words, maximum 650 words) from the list of prompts.

Do not send letters of recommendation, photographs, portfolios or additional personal essays. Doing so will delay processing of your application.

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

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Out-of-State

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16916 USD / year

≈ 16916 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 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

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

Living costs

East Lansing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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