Aug. 17, 2022
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Courses Required
$439
Cost Per Credit Hour
121
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The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education in the College of Education and Human Services provides students with the foundation and skills to be successful early childhood educators who can create an inclusive environment where learners from all backgrounds thrive. This fully online program allows you to complete all coursework and classroom field placements in your home community. The degree encompasses the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of young children in the family and early childhood contexts. It is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers working with children with special needs. The program leads to certification in pre-K special needs.
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Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education
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:
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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.
Early Childhood Special Education B.S. requires 121 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $439.
$53,119 – Residents and Non-Residents
Credits | Cost |
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1 | $439 |
3 | $1,317 |
6 | $2,634 |
9 | $3,951 |
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Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Early Childhood Special Education B.S. degree may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).