Bachelors

Early Childhood Inclusive, BA Ed

Bachelor of Art in Education Degree in Early Childhood Inclusive

The online Bachelor of Arts in Education (BA Ed) in Early Childhood Inclusive Education degree program supports the right of all children, regardless of abilities, to participate in natural settings within their community. Guided by a developmentally and individually appropriate curriculum, this program prepares graduates to teach children ages 0-5 in special education settings and ages 0-8 in regular education settings.

120

Total Credits

$268

Cost Per Credit

Online

UNK

Students chose this program because they:

Benefit from the flexible format of online courses which allow them to complete coursework according to their schedule on the traditional semester basis.
Gain preparation to work with students in natural settings in their community.
Acquire a knowledgebase, applied skills, competencies and appropriate practicum experiences as necessary.

Students of this program have the opportunity to complete their Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Inclusive Teaching Endorsement (birth through 3rd grade) while working in early childhood-related places of employment.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney embodies Kearney, Nebraska’s caring community and focuses highly on experiential learning and value. The campus wants to help students make a difference, in a learning environment that's different.

UNK delivers quality, affordable education to Nebraskans and beyond as part of its mission, which is committed to being one of the nation’s premier undergraduate institutions with excellent graduate education, scholarship, and public service.

Learning at UNK

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Career Outlook

Early Childhood Educators improve young children’s social and cognitive outcomes to greatly influence their growth and development into healthy and successful adults. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for preschool teachers is projected to grow 18% by 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Career options:

Elementary school teacher
Preschool teacher
Daycare teacher
In-service teachers
Assistants in preschools
Head Start programs

Finance Your Education

The University of Nebraska offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, particularly for our online programs. Explore the array of funding options to finance your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Online tuition rates are calculated by credit hour and college offering the course and, because the University of Nebraska is a public institution supported by Nebraska taxpayers, Nebraska residents may receive a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students.

Cost Per Credit
In-State	Out-of-State
$268	$410
Note: Campuses may charge additional fees; see the Paying for School page for more details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, even for online programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available for many students. Please see the Paying for School page for additional information and links to campus financial aid resources.

Military and Veteran Services

Our programs are an ideal way for military, veterans, and dependents to advance education with military advisers and staff on each campus, flexible deployment and activation policies, and generous acceptance of transfer credits. Visit our Prospective Student page and explore what the University of Nebraska offers.

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Transfer Credits

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