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  4. BS Early Childhood Education Birth to 8 Specialization

BS Early Childhood Education Birth to 8 Specialization

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

South Dakota State University

Program Overview

This specialization prepares students to work with young children, birth through age eight, and their families. Completion of this specialization qualifies students for South Dakota teaching certification in Birth through Grade 3 as well as endorsements in kindergarten and early childhood special education.

Program Key Stats

$42690 (Annual cost)



86.1 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
80

970
5.5
71

Additional Information & Requirements

"""B-"" average Academic record, Academic transcripts, TOEFL ibt 61/TOEFL PBT 500, IELTS 5.5"

Career Options

  • Teacher in a preschool or childcare center
  • Teacher in an elementary school
  • Residential care provider for young children
  • Parent educator
  • Early Head Start teacher or program director
  • Director and/or owner of a childcare facility or preschool
  • Head Start teacher
  • program director or family advocate
  • Education director at a museum
  • zoo or park

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