Online Early Childhood Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

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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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

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International students for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

- Submit Official TOEFL scores (www.toefl.org) (Minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper, 173 computer, or 61 internet-based.

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Northwestern State University (NSU) is proud to offer the only M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education program in the state of Louisiana . This advanced program builds on content that certified teachers mastered at the undergraduate level to facilitate their work with young children, their families, and their communities. The degree program is comprised of Education courses and a Practicum experience that address the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards, and the program involves advanced candidates in strengthening their knowledge, skills, and dispositions relating to working with children from birth to eight years.

The Early Childhood Education program at NSU is nationally approved by NAEYC, a specialized professional association recognized by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Applicants must hold valid teaching license.

Must submit GRE scores (minimum of 800; 750 with stipulations).

International students for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

- Submit Official TOEFL scores (www.toefl.org) (Minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper, 173 computer, or 61 internet-based.

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