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USA, Montana
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1893
Total Students: 9,500 +
Main Campus Address
32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812, United States
If you have a passion for teaching and working with young children, and want to make a difference in people's lives, think about a career in early childhood education. Our accredited bachelor's degree program gives you 200 hours working with children before student teaching, preparing early childhood educators for jobs in public schools (preschool through grade 3), Head Start and community-based early childhood programs.
As an early childhood education major at UM, you'll have a variety of opportunities to engage with children in their classrooms — including in our on-site Learning and Belonging Preschool. You'll learn from experienced P-12 teachers and benefit from the close guidance of professional mentors. You'll also have access to student teaching opportunities throughout Montana, out-of-state and internationally.
The early childhood education bachelor's degree program at the University of Montana is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
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*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
What Can You Do With An Early Childhood Degree?
Earn your bachelor's degree in early childhood education at UM and gain the knowledge and practical classroom skills to teach anywhere in the world. Depending on your interests and professional goals, you may also pursue a specialized field such as literacy, special education or teacher-librarian through additional coursework and classroom experience.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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