Online Early Childhood Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

Early childhood is a time of constant discovery, learning, and growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of childcare workers is expected to be 14 percent through 2022.* Professionals trained to work with young children may find opportunities in day care centers, after-school programs, and other childcare settings.†

Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development program could help you pursue and build a rewarding career in this growing field. Our nonlicensure program is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in child growth and development, ethics, health and nutrition, lesson planning, and much more.

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development could help you advance your career in the field†or prepare for graduate studies.‡

The curriculum emphasizes:

- Planning, developing, and implementing family and community-building strategies

- Evaluating observation and assessment techniques to inform instructional planning for children and families

- Creating effective learning environments for young children

- Demonstrating sound professional standards and ethical values

- Understanding the importance of individuality and cultural diversity

In addition, the program offers an optional student teaching experience that provides campus students with the opportunity to integrate and apply their learning within an early childhood classroom setting.

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs, you must meet one of the following standards:

- Are a high school graduate

- Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma

- Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state, and be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state

- Are a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduation

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 525
Computer-Based : 195
Internet-Based : 71

IELTS : 6
PTE Academic : 48
EIKEN : Grade 2A
TOEIC : 750

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The first eight years of a child’s life determine his or her future success in school. As preschool, kindergarten and elementary enrollments increase over the next decade, the need for new teachers will grow. With our Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Children Education (BSEd/ECH), you’ll gain the skills needed to shape children’s academic, social and cognitive skills.

This degree program is intended for students with no prior teaching experience who want to work with children from pre-K through grade 3 or age 8. The curriculum includes all of the essential elements required to help prepare you for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood education, and is aligned with National Association for the Education of Young Children® (NAEYC®) standards. Certification requirements differ from state to state, however, so check the website of your state’s licensure board for more information.

The Bachelor of Arts in Education (BSED) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is an undergraduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood (birth to age eight/grade 3). The curriculum is aligned with the Interstate Teaching Assessment and Support Consortium's (InTASC) model core teaching standards and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards. The curriculum includes common core standards, child development and learning, building family and community relations, cultural diversity, assessment to support young children and families, strong content knowledge to build developmentally appropriate and meaningful curriculum and experiences, and professionalism and ethics of educators. Throughout the program, students are required to complete verified field experiences and student teaching.

Entry Requirements

- Have earned an acceptable high school diploma, GED® equivalent, California High School Proficiency Examination certificate or foreign secondary school equivalent. If you currently don’t meet this requirement, you can arrange to take the GED through your state’s GED administrator’s office or search for the nearest GED testing center.

- Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application if applying to an associate degree program.

- Meet work experience requirements or have access to an organizational environment, depending on your selected degree program, in order to successfully complete program objectives and apply concepts you learn in our courses. Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn if your program has such a requirement.

- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa if residing in the United States.

- Not have been expelled from a previous institution.

- Complete all required forms for admission as well as submit official test scores and official transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended.

International applicants
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Applicants without appropriate previous academic experience in an English language environment must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®), the Test of English as an International Communication (TOEIC®), the Berlitz® Online Proficiency Test, the Pearson Test of English Academic or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS®).

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $3,800

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Liberty University’s Master of Education in Teaching and Learning with a cognate in Early Childhood Education is designed to train individuals in planning and implementing appropriate curriculum for younger children.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 550 paper-based test, 253 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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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 30-semester hour M.Ed. in Early Childhood program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of currently certified educators and focuses on leadership development, advocacy for all learners, best practices in pedagogy, and applied research skills. Educators with a T-4 certification in Early Childhood will be eligible to upgrade their teaching certificate to a master's level T-5 by the Georgia Professional Standards Committee (GaPSC) upon successful completion of the program. Students also have the option to earn an endorsement in ESOL, Reading, Science (K-5), or Mathematics (K-5). (Endorsements vary by location). Diverse field-based experiences also enhance classroom instruction.

Accomplished faculty, individual attention, flexible program format options and technological support make the Mercer M.Ed. program unique. The Tift College of Education collaborates with principals, teachers, human resource officials and community leaders to ensure this program remains hands-on making it relevant to teachers and students.

PROGRAM GOALS
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To instruct and cultivate teachers to have an expanded philosophy of growth and change based on reliable knowledge and reflections of the best practices of teaching and learning

To prepare teachers with the ability to understand and apply the skills of data analysis and action research that impact educational experiences for the young child

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education program, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on all graduate work attempted. Also, they must possess or be eligible for a bachelor's level certificate in an appropriate field. Students must meet initial certification requirements in their selected field prior to being admitted to the M.Ed. Program.

International applicants
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All international students whose native language is not English must submit a Certificate of Proficiency from the Mercer University English Language Institute (ELI) or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Certificate of Proficiency from English as a Second Language (ELS) Language Center. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper-based test (PBT), and 80 for the internet-based test (IBT). English proficiency at ELS Level 112 is expected. The scores may not be more than two years old.

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