BS Early Childhood Education at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Research shows that quality care and education for young children is critically important, and the demand for qualified teachers for young children is great. This program focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge base of early childhood educators for their important work with young children. You will study teaching methods, explore child development and family relations and learn about special education strategies.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | Department: Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences | Duration: 4 years, 131 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 131 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication; EDCI 3020 Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners; EDCI 3200 Teaching Reading and Literacy; EDCI 3210 Literature for Children; EDCI 3220 Teaching Writing/Language Arts; EDCI 3250 Elementary Art Education.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs; Child, Family, and School Social Workers; Preschool Teachers; Kindergarten Teachers; Nannies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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