BS Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Needs

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Purdue University West Lafayette

Program Overview

The early childhood and exceptional needs curriculum provides students with knowledge and skills for careers in education and intervention for young children (birth through third grade) and their families. Students gain hands-on experience through practicum courses in the Ben and Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School within the department and educational programs in the community.

The culminating capstone experience in this major is a full-time, semester-long student teaching experience. This major leads to a degree and teaching licensure in the state of Indiana for infant, toddler and preschool classrooms; early elementary classrooms (K-3); and classrooms for children with disabilities and developmental delays (through third grade).

Program Key Stats

$18802 (Annual cost)
$ 60
Aug Intake : 15th Jan


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Eligibility Criteria

3.5
33
75

1300
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Child-Care Teacher
  • Head Start Teacher
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Family Support Specialist
  • Developmental Therapist
  • Family Life Specialist
  • and Special Needs Coordinator

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