Program Details
The Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Special Education is an online
program at West Virginia University that prepares students to earn a teaching
certification in pre-K special needs upon graduation. The courses will include,
but are not limited to: human development; classroom pedagogy; special education
(e.g., IEP development, due process, disability categories and characteristics);
implement formative and summative assessments; utilize formal assessment
data to inform lesson planning; self-reflection; technology in the classroom;
and a variety of placements.
Due to the online nature of the program, we will work with you in completing
your field and residency experiences in your home county.
The BS in Early Childhood Special Education is ideal for students who wish
to pursue careers working with children with special needs. The program encompasses
understanding family systems and dynamics, as well as the development of
children and adolescents. It is also an excellent program for students who
wish to pursue careers in family, youth, early childhood, early childhood
special education and extension services, or for students who plan to pursue
a graduate degree in a social science field.
Major Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Implement high-quality early childhood special education services in traditional
and inclusive settings
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues surrounding early childhood
special education and inclusive education
- Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom setting for Pre-K students
by:
- Constructing a positive and enriched early childhood environment where
all children can develop skills for lifelong learning
- Planning developmentally appropriate activities for diverse learners
in an inclusive setting
- Developing data-driven instruction from effectively implemented formative,
summative, and formal assessments
- Advocate for children, parents, the profession, and promote and engage in
lifelong learning
- Summarize knowledge and skills from the curriculum and profession to apply
in the classroom setting
- Describe the legal and professional standards required of teachers in inclusive
settings
- Reflect on one's knowledge and skills of teaching and interacting with young
children
Curriculum
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Admissions
Incoming Freshman
WVU Undergraduate students or Transfer students
This population includes transfers from outside of WVU as well as major transfers
from within WVU.
Students must be admitted to West Virginia University to become students in
the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education Program. Applicants
will be required to pass the Praxis Core (reading, writing, math) by fall
semester of year two.
Program Admissions Details