Online Early Childhood Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Early Childhood Education specialization is designed to help you enhance your skills in scientific inquiry and leadership as you explore a broad spectrum of topics, such as growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment and stakeholder partnerships. You will develop an understanding of theory related to the study of education in early childhood, conduct applied research and program evaluation, and apply research findings in an informed manner. As a graduate, you will be prepared to pursue key positions as a researcher, post-secondary academia professor, child counselor, top level administrator, early childhood consultant, childhood development specialist, or as a policy and development professional.

Entry Requirements

Admission to Northcentral University's Doctoral Degree program in the School of Education requires a conferred Master's degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants holding other doctoral degrees (MD, DO, DC, DDS, DVM, etc.) may be admitted into a doctoral program at the discretion of the Dean.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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The Early Childhood Education specialization is designed to help you develop an understanding of the breadth and depth of early childhood education research, curriculum and policy. This specialization is competency-based and emphasizes research and teaching across a broad spectrum of topics, including childhood development, literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment and stakeholder partnerships. As a graduate, you will be prepared to pursue leadership positions in schools, higher education organizations and research settings in various areas, including educational assessment, curricula development, education research, administration and instruction, education policy, teacher training, teaching and advocacy addressing children from birth through age 8.

Entry Requirements

Admission to Northcentral University's Doctoral Degree program in the School of Education requires a conferred Master's degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants holding other doctoral degrees (MD, DO, DC, DDS, DVM, etc.) may be admitted into a doctoral program at the discretion of the Dean.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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Northern Arizona University’s Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree program can be pursued entirely online and provides you with the college degree required by the No Child Left Behind Act to become a pre-school teacher associated with public schools. Gain the tools to dramatically shape the lives of young children.

Offered as a BAS degree, this program is a great way to continue your education after you’ve completed an associate degree.

NOTE: This program does not lead to a state teaching certification. To become a certified early childhood educator, consider the Elementary Education program with a certificate in Early Childhood Education.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into this program , you must have an associate's degree, either completed or in progress, at a regionally accredited institution and the associate's degree must be completed prior to the awarding of the degree.

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Northern Arizona University’s master’s degree program in Early Childhood Education prepares you with the skills and tools to teach in preschool and elementary school classrooms. Early Childhood Education graduates have a 98% success-pass rate on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment exam. NAU’s small class sizes guarantee that you receive individual attention from our expert faculty.

NAU is the only Arizona university accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and offers its Early Childhood Education MEd degree program entirely online or in person at several campuses throughout Arizona. Weekend, evening and accelerated courses make graduate school convenient for working teachers.

Early Childhood Education is expected to see job growth of more than 17% by 2020. Arizona is in need of early childhood teachers – in both urban and rural areas. Benefits of completing this master’s degree program include:

Higher Salary
Marketability
Promotion to Administrator Positions

Entry Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution

2. Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.

3. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.

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This Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education prepares teachers seeking alternate certification to work with young children, their families, and their communities. The degree program is comprised of education courses and a practicum experience that address all standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Throughout the program, candidates strengthen their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to working with children from birth to eight years of age. Graduates of the program will be eligible for Louisiana initial teacher certification in grades PK-3 and will meet the requirements for becoming a “highly qualified” educator.

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education, Grades PK-3, is comprised of 39-semester hours of graduate coursework, including a one-year Internship in Teaching. Candidates must present a passing score on the PRAXIS II pedagogy test prior to enrollment in the Internship. Courses are offered 100% online. Applicants may begin the program in the summer, fall, or spring semester.

Entry Requirements

1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited university;

2. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 (4.0 scale);

3. Passing scores on PRAXIS I Reading, Writing, Math tests (An earned Master’s degree, ACT
composite score of at least 22, or SAT combined verbal and math score of at least 1030 will
substitute for PRAXIS I scores.)

4. Passing score/s on the PRAXIS II content examination/s in teaching area/grade level.
Candidates for Early Childhood Grades PK-3: pass the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge exam (0014 or 5014)

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