The early childhood education program prepares you to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of children from birth through age eight. Through applied activities and online coursework, you’ll complete research on this age group and learn about pedagogy, technology, policy and administration. Program graduates leave with the skills needed to apply knowledge and critical thinking into practice while working in the education field.
This program is ideal for students:
- Interested in learning about early childhood education research and working with infants and children in grades K-3.
- With a teaching certificate and a desire to further their knowledge and skills.
- Working in an early childhood setting and looking to pursue a leadership role.
- Pursuing future doctoral studies.
Why should I study early childhood education?
Young children and students need high-quality and well-trained educators to prepare them for their future. You should pursue this MEd early childhood education program if you want to understand human growth and development in early years of life and apply what you learn in various educational settings.
Students seeking teacher certification in early childhood education should pursue the Master of Education in early childhood education - teacher certification program.
What skills will I learn in this early childhood education program?
Throughout the MEd in early childhood education, you’ll learn how to apply advanced knowledge and possibility thinking to practical challenges to create positive change in education. You’ll also gain a wide range of specialized skills, including:
- Knowledge of childhood development.
- Equitable learning environments and inclusion.
- Current trends, research and evaluation.
- Instructional design techniques.
In Arizona State University's online Master of Education in early childhood education program, you’ll expand your specialized knowledge and intellectual skills, examine early childhood education research and discover innovative ways to work with infants and children.
Throughout the early childhood education program, you’ll complete coursework on a diverse set of topics centered around working with young learners. This 30-credit program is made up of eight core courses, one elective course and a capstone course, in which you’re required to complete a supervised applied project.
Please note: In order to complete all coursework, you’ll need access to children in a professional or community setting. Featured courses include:
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Personal statement.
- Resume.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
- The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who have worked with you in professional or academic capacities and who can attest to your aptitude for the teaching profession and your ability to succeed at graduate-level coursework.
- The personal statement should describe the personal and professional goals that motivate you to apply for this program, what has led you to this career path and how this program will help you excel as an early childhood educator. The admission committee pays particular attention to the quality of writing and ideas expressed in the personal statement.
- GRE scores are not required for admission.
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”