Online Early Childhood Education Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

Break new ground in your education career with your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration from Ashford University. You will find the field of education administration to be highly rewarding as you learn ways to apply your knowledge and skills to managing an educational organization.

Your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration prepares you for a career in early childcare administration. You will complete coursework in organizational behavior and management, childhood development, and curricula and program administration. When you complete the required coursework, you will be well acquainted with the education industry, be highly trained in various theories of childhood development, and exhibit advanced organizational management skills.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to an online undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school according to approved Foreign Evaluation services. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. If no high school degree was earned, applicants who have successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies, may be admitted.

Be 22 years of age or older, or be exempt from this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:

- Earned a minimum of 30 transferable credits* as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies;

- Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution; or

- Seeking readmission to Ashford University after withdrawal from a degree program; or

- Current degree-seeking student at Ashford University requesting to change majors.

Have the ability to study English indicated by one of the following:

- Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English

- Received a GED that was taken in English

- A minimum of 30 credits have been earned from regionally or approved nationally accredited colleges/universities in the United States or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English; or

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination taken within the past two (2) years. A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission.

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted.

TOEFL scores submission.

Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.0.**

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $4,000

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ASU's Master of Education in curriculum and instruction is offered fully online, pairing flexibility with academic excellence.
This master's program prepares individuals to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of children from birth through 8 years old.

Through online coursework, applied activities and in-person clinical experiences, the program equips students with specialized skills and advanced knowledge in early childhood pedagogy, community collaboration, technology, administration, policy analysis and advocacy.

The master's degree is appropriate for students interested in learning about early childhood education research and working with infants and children in grades K-3. This track may be of interest to students who already have a teaching certificate and are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills or pursuing doctoral studies in the future.

All courses are online, but practicum placement are completed in person. Students seeking certification in a state other than Arizona should contact their state department of education to determine the early childhood education requirements prior to applying."

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The Liberal Studies degree, with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, is an online bachelor’s degree program for early childhood educators. The program content is multidisciplinary and integrative in relation to areas of family and child development, literacy, health, curriculum, administration and diversity. The degree’s core courses build and expand on each student’s knowledge, skills and perceptions necessary to work in an early childhood setting.

This degree is intended for those who have preparation and experience in early childhood education and requires admission to the program prior to registration for any ECED courses. The ECED concentration requires 60 upper division credits with 48 of those credits having the ECED prefix, accompanied by 12 upper division electives.

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At Kendall, we understand that it can be difficult to balance your family, a job and school all at the same time – that is why we have developed an even more convenient pathway for you to earn your degree while still maintaining the other important aspects of your life.

Kendall’s non-licensure Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education degree track now provides you with:

- Relevant and industry-specific concentrations of study that allow you to specialize in your topic of interest:

- A flexible online learning format that works with your schedule

- Far less required field work hours than that of our current non-licensure track, making it much more convenient for the working adult, like you, to balance school, family and a job
- Childhood Nutrition
- English as a Second Language
- Grant Management
- Infants and Toddlers
- Small Business Management
- Special Education

New core courses that are more relevant to that of our current industry standards and your long-term leadership and administration goals, including courses like:

- Legal Aspects of Early Childhood Administration
- Staff Management and Human Relations in Early
Childhood Programs
- Marketing and Public Relations for the Early Childhood Program Director

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school GPA of at least 2.5.

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The Early Childhood Education specialization allows you to explore a broad spectrum of topics as you increase your understanding of research and theory related to the study of education in early childhood. You will advance your skills in scientific inquiry and leadership through applied research and program evaluation. You will also have the opportunity to study such topics as growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment, and stakeholder partnerships. As an Early Childhood Education graduate, you will be prepared to pursue various positions in education, such as early childhood consultant, childhood development specialist, or as a policy and development professional. The specialization will also prepare you for doctoral studies in Early Childhood Education should you desire to pursue further education.

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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