EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION B.S.

Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

Early Childhood Special Education, B.S takes 121 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $451.
$54,571 – Residents and Non-Residents

Tuition and fees are usually not the only educational expenses you may have while pursuing a degree. You may have other costs such as books, supplies and living expenses. Please see the Estimate Costs and Aid webpage for how to estimate and plan for other potential expenses.

Your Future In Early Childhood Special Education

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

The Benefits to Choosing Our Program

• All students pay in-state tuition.
• Classes are small, allowing for increased interaction between faculty and students.

Career Outlook For Early Childhood Special Education

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).