Online Early Childhood Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

The early years of a child’s education are crucial for establishing a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Formalize your efforts and desire to help children develop essential skills by earning your Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Education online or at our Manchester, N.H., campus.

If you are passionate about helping young children achieve important developmental milestones and find great joy in fostering a patient and understanding learning environment, this degree will help you on your career path.

Successful completion of this program prepares you for New Hampshire state licensure in Early Childhood Education (pre-K through third grade). The Early Childhood Education degree program also offers a customized track for certified teachers seeking an additional endorsement.

Benefits of the MEd in Early Childhood
Education Degree:

- Offered by a respected, private, nonprofit university.

- Online or on campus courses with flexible schedules for busy teachers.

- No GMAT or GRE required for admission.

- Learn innovative curriculum, leadership and educational practices from instructors who are accomplished academics and industry experts.

- One-to-one personalized support from an academic advisor.

- Graduate in less than two years, with two courses per 10-week term.

- In-class and online Early Childhood Education degree course work leads to the same Southern New Hampshire University diploma.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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The MS In Early Childhood is intended for teachers who already have initial certification in either of these areas. In either an online, or campus-based format, the program focuses on responsive teaching and empowerment for students and teachers. Newly revised in 2013, the coursework brings together current research and policy to prepare teachers to teach children from Birth to Grade 6. Coursework addresses the key components of literacy and content areas instruction, including literacy development, children's literature, science, mathematics, social studies, writing instruction, literacy engagement, strategic literacy instruction, assessment, data-based decision making, critical literacy, family partnerships, and the Common Core Standards. Initial teaching certification in Early Childhood or Childhood is required for admission into this program. The program provides the MS degree needed for professional certification in New York State in the area of your original initial certificate (i.e., Childhood or Early Childhood). If you are interested in obtaining your literacy certification, please consider the MS in Literacy degree.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelors degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 GPA.

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To be considered for admission to UAlbany graduate programs, you must have completed a degree program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling.

Since proven English proficiency is required to ensure success in UAlbany’s graduate programs, the TOEFL or the IELTS exam is required for students whose native language is not English.

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The educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree is available through a post-master’s graduate program that provides students an area of educational specialization with emphasis on practice.

The Ed.S. degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education is designed to meet the needs of individuals involved with the curriculum, teaching, and supervision aspects of early childhood education. The degree provides patterns of study for teachers and supervisors who want an education beyond the master’s degree as a specialist, but who are not interested in a doctoral degree.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements to the Ed.S. program in early childhood education include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and a master’s degree from an accredited institution.

1. The letters of recommendation are expected from academic professionals to support the applicant's ability and character to succeed in the graduate degree.

2. A statement of purpose is required to demonstrate writing ability and to describe the applicant’s goals and how the educational specialist degree supports those goals.

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Distance Learning Course Fee (assessed for each online course) - $25

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This course is a blend of distance learning and face-to-face teaching. It's open to early childhood professionals anywhere in the world, including early years practitioners, FE and HE lecturers, teachers, nursery nurses, voluntary and independent providers, and inspectors and managers working in areas relevant to early childhood.
Wherever you are in the world, you'll develop the skills you need to carry out high-quality educational research relevant to your own culture.

The course gives you a clearer understanding of the policies, practice and theories that underpin your work as a practitioner. You'll discuss international approaches and educational change with leading experts.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree and two years' experience of working full-time with or for young children. If you don't have a first degree, you can register for the diploma and transfer to a masters course when you've completed enough coursework.

English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

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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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