Online Arts Early Childhood Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

Welcome to the part-time direct-entry Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) program at Ryerson University. Our program – the first degree-completion ECS program in Canada – combines The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education’s adult-learning expertise with the academic strengths of the School of Early Childhood Studies.
Working with partners across the early care and learning community, we take great pride in meeting the lifelong learning needs of people who devote their professional lives to supporting young children and their families. Our experience, resources, and commitment to learning and teaching excellence empower us to offer a variety of meaningful paths that will give you the knowledge and skills you need to advance in this socially vital field.

Entry Requirements

This program selects students on the basis of academic achievement/grades only. Additional non-academic requirements are not required for admission consideration.

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Starting in September 2012, the part-time degree completion program is available online, with the exception of a two-week residency on campus in the summer. During this two-week period, students can enroll in two intensive week-long courses that are offered on campus and participate in on-campus activities.
Also in September 2012, students have the option to complete third- or fourth-year placement in their workplace setting, provided they meet the criteria. As well, students can complete a distance placement in third or fourth year if they live and work outside the Greater Toronto area.

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The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education degree was developed for career changers and prepares graduates to teach and work with young students. After successful completion of this early childhood education degree program, graduates may be qualified to teach Kindergarten through third and also have the skills necessary to work as preschool teachers or daycare providers.

This master‛s in early childhood education degree focuses on topics such as: early literacy development, foundations of early childhood, child guidance, management and environment, introduction to the exceptional learner, child growth and development, structured English immersion, and instructional teaching methodologies of language, math, science, social studies, and the Arts.

This program also includes two 8-week internship experiences: one in a birth to pre-school setting and another in a K-3 setting. Upon approval, this early childhood education degree program will lead to teaching licensure in Arizona.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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As a student of educational studies, you will broaden your knowledge and hone valuable skills, whether or not it is your goal to be a teacher. As a student in this area, you will examine the processes involved in teaching and learning in courses about topics such as learning theories or social context, as well as be exposed to practical applications such as technology in the classroom and curriculum development. Through your examination of current issues, innovations and research, you will build a foundation of historical, philosophical, sociological, political, multicultural and gender perspectives in relation to education. You will sharpen your skills in writing and research and critical reading and thinking, as, together with a faculty mentor, you create a program to meet your specific needs and goals.

Students often pursue a concentration in educational studies in order to prepare for:
early-childhood education and program administration
teaching or training programs for adults
workforce development
community education
international training and development
advanced study in education or in other fields
work developing children's programs
a Master of Arts in Teaching
research in education
a role in policymaking
work in educational settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies program is designed to provide students with a well- rounded education by combining a core set of general education courses with courses from several career-related disciplines. The program lays the foundation for a broad base of knowledge with general education courses in a variety of subject areas. In addition, students can select courses from various disciplines such as business administration, marketing, criminal justice, and early childhood education to customize the program to meet their professional and personal goals.

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Display the skills of time management, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, written comprehension, communication, and research.

Identify and apply the fundamental principles of public speaking, speech criticism, audience analysis, and effective delivery techniques.

Demonstrate proficiency with English composition, including the ability to develop essays, revise and edit one's work, and conduct academic research.

Demonstrate an understanding of the broad implications of technological innovationon social organization in terms of personal, political, economic, and environmental issues.

Demonstrate a foundation of computer and information systems knowledge, technical skills, and a basic understanding of computer applications.

Apply behavioral principles to fact situations, and reason to sound conclusions based on theory and practicality of solution.

Demonstrate basic mathematical skill by describing and applying the major concepts of college-level algebra.

Explain basic statistical concepts and techniques and apply these concepts and tools in order to correctly interpret the results of statistical analyses.

Express knowledge pertaining to a customized program of discovery that spans multiple disciplines.

Be prepared to enter Ashworth College’s Master of Science or MBA programs without any additional academic preparation.

Entry Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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A desperate need exists for teachers in the high-needs fields of bilingual education, English as a second language and special education. Become a part of the solution. The Texas Tech Teacher Education Program will teach you how to make a difference in the lives of high-needs students in Texas.

This program is a partnership between Dallas County Community College District and Texas Tech University's College of Education. Students enroll in a community college, successfully complete the lower division coursework required for an Associate of Arts in Teaching and then transfer to Texas Tech University to complete upper division courses and student teaching requirements. Students will be required to attend face-to-face meetings in the Dallas area. Due to the required face-to-face meetings, only applicants residing in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area will be considered for admission into the program. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements and passing scores on state certification exams, graduates will be certified as elementary teachers with a supplemental certificate in Bilingual or ESL Education in grades EC-6.

Program Overview

Texas Tech University’s College of Education Teacher Education Program in Early-Childhood to 6th Grade (EC-6) elementary certification consists of 129-132 credit hours of undergraduate courses with a specialization in Bilingual Education or English as a Second Language (ESL).

- 123-132 credit hours

- Students will earn 66 credit hours at the community college level before entrance into the Teacher Education Program to complete the remaining 57-66 credit hours of coursework and student teaching requirements.

- Although most upper-division coursework is completed online, students are required to attend some face-to-face meetings in the Dallas area, so only applicants who reside in or near the Dallas area will be considered for the program. Some courses may require sessions delivered via Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC) and field-experience activities.

- Texas Tech has a lower-division articulation agreement with Dallas County Community College District, but credits and courses from other institutions will be considered for transfer during the admissions process.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

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