BS Early Childhood Special Education

Become a licensed educator and build the skill set needed to work with infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities from birth through age six. Southwest Minnesota State University's online Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education is accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. You can finish your program in two to four years while learning in small classes led by expert faculty.

Coursework in this program is delivered 100% online in a flexible format so you can continue to work while earning your degree. The interdisciplinary curriculum includes a variety of clinical experiences, concluding with a semester-long student teaching experience, giving you the opportunity to apply what you learn in a real classroom or educational setting. Personal connection is a core component of our online programs, so you're learning online but not alone.

The knowledge and skills you gain will prepare you to work with at-risk young children and their parents in home-based settings or teach children with special needs in early childhood classrooms. You will graduate with the expertise to collaborate with parents, care teams, and other service providers to ensure the children in your care grow and thrive.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high-quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare you for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future.

Strong academics, fulfilling social activities, rewarding civic engagement projects, and support from fellow Mustangs in a close-knit environment mean you will get the education of a lifetime at a price that won’t take a lifetime to pay for. We invite you to visit SMSU and to see for yourself all that we have to offer.