EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management - Early Childhood Education

Ashford University

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Ashford University's Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management and ethics. One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the student's ability to customize their degree to fit their professional and educational goals. Students with a background in Early Childhood Education can transfer up to 12 credits of Early Childhood Education coursework into their Organizational Management concentration resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas.

Any childhood educator will tell you that early childhood content is important, but equal in importance is the knowledge of how to "manage" a classroom and understand the dynamics of the organization of which you are a part. In addition, Ashford University's transfer policy will allow you to transfer in your Early Childhood Education credits no matter when you took them.

Applicants to this program must have a High school diploma or GED, be age 22 or older, have work experience, preferably full-time work experience and meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Bachelor of Arts in Social Science - Early Childhood Education

Ashford University

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Would you like to develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives? Then earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) - Early Childhood Education degree from Ashford University. This program takes a multidisciplinary approach to social science through different outlooks combined and applied to real world issues.

Students can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Early Childhood Education coursework to qualify as an Education Studies concentration in the Social Science degree program (The Bachelor of Arts in Social Science program is not intended to prepare students for professional licensure or certification in education). Students gain knowledge regarding childhood education, learning and early cognitive development will supplement your studies in Social Science that will result in a well-rounded degree. Every Students will be glad to know that they can transfer approved credits no matter when they took them so the credits they have already earned will not go unused. Each student that graduates from Ashford with this dynamic degree will enhance their opportunity for promotion within your chosen field.

Applicants to this program must have a High school diploma or GED, be age 22 or older, have work experience, preferably full-time work experience and meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Bachelor of Child Study

Charter Oak State College

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The Bachelor degree in Child Study is a 120-credit degree completion program that can be completed with distance education through online courses. This program is designed for students who already have some experience or college credit. Along with general education requirements, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Child Study.

Online courses for the Child Study degree at Charter Oak State College are $165 for a CT resident, and just $235 for non-residents. For degree seeking students, a good idea is the 'Comprehensive Matriculation Program' at $2,720 for residents and $3,760 for non-residents, which covers your annual matriculation fee plus 12 hours of credit to be used within a year. Normal matriculation fees are $985 for residents and $1,300 for non-residents (renewable at $450 and $660, respectively).

There is a $75 application fee, a $40 registration fee, and a $185 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

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Bachelor of Science in Child Development - Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)

Walden University

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Working within the field of childhood development can be an excellent career choice for those individuals who interested in working with children during their infant/toddler and preschool levels.

That is why Walden University offers their online Bachelor of Science in Child Development - Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler) degree.

With education at the early childhood level being one of the most important times of an individuals education experience, individuals who have the skills that are needed for working in this area are highly sought are in high demand.

This fully online degree in childhood development has been created to enable its students with the numerous skills that are needed for significantly impacting children during this period and help set the course of their future success in school and in life.

While in this fully online degree in Child Development, students will work with expert faculty member to develop the broad knowledge that is needed for succeeding in this gratifying field.

All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 24 years old.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Child Development - Infant/Toddler

Walden University

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The online Bachelor of Science in Child Development - Infant/Toddler degree from Walden University is an excellent distance education program for those individuals who are wanting to develop the knowledge and skills that are needed for working with infants and toddlers.

During the course of this online toddler/infant development program, students will work with experts in the field to develop the knowledge that is needed for aiding young children in their time of discovery, learning, and growth.

The ultimate goals of this online childhood development program is to guide students in their examination of the foundational aspects related to the development and importance of relationships to the social and emotional well-being of infants and toddlers.

This online degree program's focus is on the childhood development of infants and toddlers, and has been developed around the concept of seminar-style education, which will aid students in developing the skills that are needed for critical-thinking and linking theoretical teaching to practical application.

Aiding toddler/infants in their development can be a rewarding experience, and this online degree in early education will enable you with the skills that are needed for working in the field.

All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 24 years old.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Child Development - Preschool

Walden University

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Are you looking for an online degree program that will aid you in developing the skills that are needed for working within a preschool context, then the online Bachelor of Science in Child Development - Preschool degree is the ideal program for you.

During the course of this online child development degree program, students will work with experts in the field to develop their understanding of aiding students in discovering, learning, and growing.

While working with the faculty of this online degree in early education, students will explore:

• The roles and responsibilities of the preschool professional
• The development of language and vocabulary, social skills
• Scientific and mathematical concepts in preschool children

With this online child development degree students will learn the necessary skills that are needed for influencing the lives of our youngest learners.

Graduates of this online early childhood education degree program will have developed the critical thinking and writing skills that is needed for applying their theoretical knowledge to real-world practical experiences.

All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 24 years old.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management with a Minor in Early Childhood Education and Care

Palm Beach Atlantic University

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The online Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management with a minor in Early Childhood Education and Care degree program from Palm Beach Atlantic University has been created to offer students online management classes that are geared towards developing preschool teachers, or leaders in early child care and management.

This online early childhood education program has been designed by expert Christian professors to offer meaningful, faith integrated curriculum, and technical support whenever students need it.

In this program students are required to complete 120 credit hours, which also offers students the option of combining transfer course work from other accredited colleges and universities.

All applicants must have a High school diploma to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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M.S. in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK-6)

Walden University

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In the online M.S. in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK-6) degree from Walden University, students will gain the expansive knowledge that is required for aiding children in developing the literacy skills that are needed for reaching their full potential.

This online program is based on the standards that have been set forth by the International Reading Association (IRA), and offers its students a flexible online option for developing the advanced knowledge that is required to address the technology oriented literacy needs of today's 21st century learners.

While in the online reading and literacy classes, students will study a number of topics, such as:

• Teacher As Professional
• Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Introduction to Educational Research
• Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Environment
• Elementary Math: Number & Operations
• Elementary Math: Geometry & Measurement
• The Beginning Reader, PreK-3 The Developing Reader, Grades 4-6
• Literacy Development in an Academically Diverse Classroom

Students in this elementary reading and literacy program will work to gain the knowledge and skills that are a must in managing the various components of the classroom literacy, and for becoming effective in addressing the complexity of teaching reading and writing in today's technology driven classroom environment.

Graduates of this online degree literacy will become oriented in the latest research and practical strategies that are a must for increasing all students' achievement, including linguistically, culturally and academically diverse learners.

All applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education (Non-Certification)

University of Phoenix Online

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The online Master of Arts in Education - Early Childhood Education degree from the University of Phoenix is an excellent online program for those individuals who are looking to develop the skills that are needed working with and teaching young children.

The faculty of this fully online degree in Early Childhood Education have created a curriculum that is focused on:

• Instructional strategies
• Teaching methodologies
• Assessment techniques
• Theories of early childhood growth and development
• The impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood

What makes this program unique is its research component, which was included to aid individuals in developing an in-depth understanding of the various theoretical and practical aspects that are required to succeed in this field.

Due to current regional policies, the Early Childhood Education specialization is not available to residents in Canada and the U.S. states Delaware, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Arkansas.

All applicants must have a Regionally/nationally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree; cumulative grad GPA of 2.5 or higher; 3 years post high school, full-time work exp.; current teaching cert., min. of 9 months K-12 teaching exp., or current contracted teacher within a classroom.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

California University of Pennsylvania

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California University of Pennsylvania's Master of Education in Early Childhood Education degree program has been created with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards, and offers Graduate students an early childhood education degree program that will enable them with the knowledge of:

• Child development
• Families, and best teaching practices in a variety of educational settings, including public schools pre-kindergarten to grade four primary programs, preschool programs, Head Start, child care, parenting and family support programs.

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education is open to students with a Bachelor's, Master's or doctorate degree with elementary, early childhood, or special education teaching certification. Previous teaching experience is not required, but teaching certification is required for admission.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

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Master of Education in Reading and Language (M.Ed.)

UMassOnline

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UMassOnline's Master of Education in Reading and Language has been created to offer individuals who have their initial or professional teaching license in Elementary Education, English as a second Language, Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood Education the opportunity to gain the skills and understanding needed to better aid students in the areas of reading and language.

This online Master's degree in Reading and Language is an excellent program for those individuals who are looking to further develop their education abilities to help students in the process of reading comprehension.

All applicants must have a bachelor's degree to be admitted to this degree program.

Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

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Master of Science (MS) in Education - Early Childhood Education

Capella University

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As the standards for state-funded pre-kindergartens continue to increase, and with 28 states now requiring lead teachers to have specialized training, there is a growing demand for individuals who have the skills that are needed for providing quality early childhood education. With Capella University's online Master of Science (MS) in Education - Early Childhood Education degree program, individuals are able to work with experts in the field to develop the knowledge that is needed for meeting the high demand for qualified early childhood educators.

While in this online education program, students are able to develop the knowledge that is needed for designing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children.

The online early childhood education classes of this program have been designed to introduce students to a number of educational issues, such as:

• Child psychology
• Classroom management
• The early childhood learning environment
• Family engagement
• Strategies for eliminating achievement gaps

This online early childhood education degree program offers students of the choice of elective courses that will provide them with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of learning theories or focus on special education or supervisory skills.

This is an excellent online education program for licensed teachers who have a passion for education at the early stages of development and want to pursue specialized preparation in that area, or who want to teach early childhood education in a higher education institution.

All applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution, undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale), appropriate educational and professional experience.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Science in Teaching - Early Childhood Education

Ellis University

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With the online Master of Science (MA) in Teaching - Early Childhood Education degree program from Ellis University students will develop an understanding that will aid them in increasing their abilities to create environments that are more conducive to their students' learning experience.

This program offers its students a program that has been created to be consistent with the standards that are set by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certificates.

This online teaching degree program was created for licensed teachers of grades P-12 who are looking to further the knowledge of the various ways to refine their skills as a master teacher.

Focusing on Early Childhood Education, the students in this online teaching program will learn about the activities and assignments that are necessary for them to engage in inquiry that assesses the outcomes and effectiveness of their efforts.

The core courses of this online teaching program focus on areas, such as:

• Issues in early childhood education
• Play in the early childhood curriculum
• Turn on the brain for reading, mood and learning in early childhood

All applicants to the online teaching program must have a bachelor degree from an accredited institution is required. Students must also hold a current state license or credential in Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary Education or Special Education and be a practicing teacher.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Ph.D. in Education - Early Childhood Education

Walden University

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With the growing change in family and workplace demographics, there is an equally developing need for individuals who have the ability to work with early childhood development in a diverse setting. That is why the Walden University has created their online Ph.D. in Education - Early Childhood Education degree program.

This fully online degree offers a flexible option for gaining the expertise that is required for creating new educational programs that are based on emerging research and development in order to aid in the early years of education.

Through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, students will study new paradigms for early learning, and will work to attain the knowledge that is needed for working in key positions in college teaching, research endeavors, leadership positions and advocacy roles addressing the young child, birth through age 8.

Graduates of this online early childhood education program will have the knowledge that is needed for working in positions, such as:

• Preschool teacher
• Day care provider
• Kindergarten teacher
• Elementary school teacher
• Child librarian
• Education administrator
• Curriculum instructor

All applicants must have a master's degree from an accredited institution.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Post-Baccalaureate in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3)

Walden University

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The online Post-Baccalaureate in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3) certification program has been created for those individuals who are looking for an online and flexible option for further developing the skills and knowledge that is need for being a successful in the field of early childhood education.

This online teaching certification program is offered through the Richard W. Riley College of Education and leadership, and has been specifically designed to guide students through the process of developing an in-depth understanding of child development.

While in this fully online early education certification program, students will learn how to foster a positive learning environment from infancy through the early grades.

Based on national and academic standards, this online degree program will:

• Address typical/atypical behavior
• Learn strategies to encourage a child's social skills and develop his or her individual strengths and abilities
• Participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged children
• Complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator

For individuals seeking a comparable teaching license in a state other than Minnesota, Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed, as requirements vary state by state.

Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of any program or coursework will permit them to obtain state certification or licensure in their home state. Before Walden can recommend you for licensure to the Minnesota Board of Teaching, you must also pass the PRAXIS I and the PRAXIS II tests pertinent to your teaching content area.

Accredited bachelor's degree or higher.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Post-Baccalaureate in Early Childhood Education with a Master of Arts in Teaching - (Birth-Grade 3)

Walden University

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The online Post-Baccalaureate in Early Childhood Education with Master of Arts in Teaching - (Birth-Grade 3) certification/degree program from Walden University was created to develop its students' understanding of child development in educational environments for infancy through the early grades.

Based on national and academic standards, the unique online program offers students a flexible program that will enable them with the skills that are needed for fostering positive learning environments in the early education settings.

This program also offers its students an option of continuing their education past the Post-Baccalaureate in Early Childhood Education Certification to take two additional research courses that will give them a Master of Arts in Teaching.

During the course of this online teaching degree program will:

• Address typical/atypical child behavior
• Earn strategies to encourage a child's social skills and develop his/her individual strengths and abilities
• Participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged children
• Complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator

The Master of Arts in Teaching portion of this program have been created by experts in the field who are looking to develop their repertoire in order to make a greater impact in working with young children.

Individuals seeking a teaching license in a state other than Minnesota will be provided by Walden's advisors with guidelines and other information about licensure in their state.

Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of any program or coursework will permit them to obtain state certification or licensure in their home state. Before Walden can recommend you for licensure to the Minnesota Board of Teaching, you must also pass the PRAXIS I and the PRAXIS II tests pertinent to your teaching content area.

All applicants must have an accredited bachelor's degree or higher.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Reading and Writing Specialist Certification

University of the Cumberlands

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The University of the Cumberlands' Reading and Writing Specialist Certification program was created for individual who have already received their master's degree in the education, and are looking at receiving their Rank 1 certification at the "sixth-year," specialist, or doctoral level.

The focus of this fully online reading and writing certification program includes:

• reading & writing foundations
• diagnosis of reading & writing problems
• diagnostic procedures in teaching reading & writing practicum
• strategies for reading & writing program and practicum

All applicants in this program must have graduated from an institution of higher learning with a minimum 2.5 GPA and have a master's degree in education. Must have successfully completed the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program or have two years of successful teaching experience outside the state of Kentucky, and have three years of fulltime teaching experience.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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