Online Instruction Early Childhood Degree :: Accredited Universities

The degree in Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) is designed to meet the needs of individuals who work (or plan to work) in some kind of an instructional capacity. The degree does not lead to a South Dakota teaching certificate nor does it lead to an endorsement on the South Dakota teaching certificate.

Students are able to choose from either a program in which only coursework is required or a program in which they must complete a research project. If a student elects to take only coursework (Plan C), the student must complete a minimum of 35 credit hours in order to graduate. If the research option is chosen, the student must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours including 788 Research Problems.

The C&I degree is structured to allow a great deal of flexibility. It is expected that students will take a mixture of required courses and elective credits, depending on their areas of interest. These courses may be completed with no intention of seeking a degree, or may be used as part of the basis for completing a C&I degree.

Entry Requirements

International applicants
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For those whose English is not a primary language , they should have

TOEFL: required score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based

IELTS: 6.0

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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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If you currently possess or are eligible for a Professional Level Five Certificate in Early Childhood Education and are interested in pursuing graduate preparation beyond a Master’s degree, this is the program for you! The Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education is designed to meet the current demands of teachers in grades K-12 and is offered fully online. You will complete content specific requirements in reading education.

This 33 semester hour program is unique in that it will provide you with opportunities to:

- Collaborate with others across disciplines.

- Explore teacher leadership opportunities and develop your leadership skills.

- Apply and extend your content knowledge and pedagogical skills through the examination of curriculum and instruction issues and research.

- Continue to develop your technology skills.

- Develop skills using technology to impact and assess.

- Conduct action research related to reading education.

Entry Requirements

1. Complete requirements for a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

2. Possess or be eligible for a Professional Level Five Certificate in Reading Education. Candidates who have completed all eligibility requirements for the Professional Level Five Certificate have until the end of the first semester to obtain the certificate.

3. Present a 3.25 or higher GPA on all graduate work attempted.

4. Present current official report from the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) showing competitive scores. Applicants with a Georgia Southern University graduate degree showing a GPA of 3.5 or higher within the previous seven (7) years may exempt the GRE test requirement.

5. Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations.

6. Submit a completed ‘Disclosure and Affirmation Form’ that addresses misconduct disclosure, criminal background check, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.
Prerequisite Coursework: EDUF 7130 – Learning Theories and Applications and EDUR 7130 – Educational Research

Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of ‘B’ or higher in their first nine (9) hours of course work after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the department to be converted to regular status.

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The MS in Childhood Education 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 progessional 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 Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction in the principles and procedures of supervising and educating children from newborn to age eight. The program lays the foundation for a broad base of knowledge with general education courses in a variety of subject areas. In addition, specialty courses such as child development, early childhood literacy, curriculum development, cultural diversity, and exceptional children focus on preparing students for careers within the field of early childhood education.

Program Objectives
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Describe at a fundamental level how children learn, how teachers work with children and their parents, what is taught, and where the teaching takes place.

Examine childhood development by observing physical and psychosocial factors that lead to cognitive, language, and literacy development according to a child’s age.

Apply the guidance and discipline concepts applicable to children’s behavior in preschool and primary school classrooms.

Discuss the special needs of children with developmental disabilities, and how to implement programs that include these children in an early childhood classroom.

Develop and implement appropriate curriculum for young children, fostering creativity and emotional, social, and verbal competence within the curriculum.

Demonstrate an understanding of the partnerships with parents and others that teachers must create in order to achieve the best results for children in their classroom.

Demonstrate proficiency with English composition, and apply fundamental processes, theories, and methods to business communication in the workplace.

Demonstrate a foundation of computer and information systems knowledge, technical skills, and a basic understanding of computer applications.

Identify and apply fundamental math concepts for operations and problem solving, and apply basic statistical concepts and tools in order to correctly interpret the results of statistical analyses.

Be prepared to enter Ashworth College’s Master of Science or MBA programs without any additional academic preparation

Entry Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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