Online Instruction Childhood Degree :: Accredited Universities

Gain insight into the foundational principles of education by earning your Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University Online. The program will equip you to achieve your career goals as you approach the discipline of education from a Christian perspective, and establish a firm understanding of early childhood educational development and behavior.

Courses also examine theories and methodology of Christian education to assist those who will work in Christian schools, churches, and the home. You will also study current trends practiced in today’s private and public schools, while evaluating associated methods and interventions such as differentiated learning and direct instruction.

Explore the foundation of education that can assist a student in becoming a teacher candidate in a graduate education program. This online degree will prepare you to enter the workforce, or pursue a postgraduate degree like a master's degree program.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or for high school.

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 500 paper-based test, 173 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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Students will specialize in any of these areas: Emotional and Behavioural Disorder, Physical and Other Handicaps, Mental Retardation and Pervasive Development Disorder

The Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning seeks to provide learning opportunities to students who are unable to take up full-time on-campus programmes. The School provides a wide range of quality programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels using blended teaching and learning that combines digital instruction with live tutorials in the following regional centres: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Kakamega, Embu, Nyeri, Marsabit and Kericho.

Entry Requirements

Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent.

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The Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning seeks to provide learning opportunities to students who are unable to take up full-time on-campus programmes. The School provides a wide range of quality programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels using blended teaching and learning that combines digital instruction with live tutorials in the following regional centres: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Kakamega, Embu, Nyeri, Marsabit and Kericho.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Education Degree in related field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution. Those with Bachelor of Education Degree Second Class (Lower Division) or its equivalent with at least two years of relevant work experience will be considered.

Other Fees

Statutory fees: 21900KES

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Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

The MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment aligns with the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.

The MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment is designed for licensed educators who want to improve the quality of K-6 education. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform K-6 schools and advance in their careers.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any master's degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Have an earned bachelor's degree (or highest degree earned) and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).

International Applicants
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International applicants who are admitted into any graduate degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Completion of post-secondary education (bachelors degree); translated and evaluated to U.S. equivalency by an approved credential evaluator with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

- 3-year undergraduate degrees earned outside the U.S. are accepted if an approved credential evaluator declares the degree equivalent to an earned U.S. bachelors degree.

2. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills for admission into a JIU degree program by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL®): Evidence of having scored at least 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT™), 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT), or 500 on the Paper-based Test (PBT). Results must be sent directly from the testing service by selecting JIU as the recipient along with entering our Designation Code (DI) of 7463, OR

- International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS): Reading and writing band scores must be 5.5 or higher with no band less than 5.0. Results must be sent to JIU directly from the testing service, OR

- Earned U.S. Bachelors degree from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $1,700

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Developed for educators who are interested in pursuing licensure or certification as a teacher, the MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Candidates find coursework, including student teaching, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

The MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure aligns with the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.

The MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure is designed for educators who are pursuing licensure or certification as an elementary teacher. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform K-6 schools and advance in their careers.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any master's degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Have an earned bachelor's degree (or highest degree earned) and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).

International Applicants
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International applicants who are admitted into any graduate degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Completion of post-secondary education (bachelors degree); translated and evaluated to U.S. equivalency by an approved credential evaluator with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

- 3-year undergraduate degrees earned outside the U.S. are accepted if an approved credential evaluator declares the degree equivalent to an earned U.S. bachelors degree.

2. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills for admission into a JIU degree program by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL®): Evidence of having scored at least 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT™), 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT), or 500 on the Paper-based Test (PBT). Results must be sent directly from the testing service by selecting JIU as the recipient along with entering our Designation Code (DI) of 7463, OR

- International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS): Reading and writing band scores must be 5.5 or higher with no band less than 5.0. Results must be sent to JIU directly from the testing service, OR

- Earned U.S. Bachelors degree from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $2,040

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