Arizona State University, USA, Tempe

Early Childhood Education (Early Childhood Leadership), M.Ed.

Course Highlights

We designed this program for practicing teachers who wish to develop skills to better work with preschool and primary-level children. This program is nationally recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Career Opportunities

Before enrolling in any program, you want to know what you re going to get out of it. A degree in this field will provide you with the building blocks for Early Childhood Education (ECE) principles, while furthering your leadership and administrative skills. Not only will you be set to help develop young children, but you will gain business know-how and advocacy fundamentals as well. Many ECE programs allow you to complete your degree online, which makes for an even easier transition into the career of your dreams. The knowledge and training you acquire will prepare you for a variety of different careers, depending on what you re seeking.

Course Overview

What Can I Do with a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education No job is more challenging, rewarding, or important than teaching small children. As an early childhood educator, you will help shape the character and future of every child in your classroom. It's a big responsibility. If you want to work with preschool and primary school-aged children, this degree program will enhance your teaching skills in this area, and will prepare you to succeed. For more than a century, Northern Arizona University has produced leaders for America's schools. Our graduates have a 98 percent pass rate on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment exam. The College of Education is technologically advanced, culturally responsive, and student-focused. Small class sizes guarantee that you will receive lots of individual attention. You will also do plenty of classroom teaching. With further education, one of these paths is possible: Curriculum specialist Preschool teacher Childcare administrator

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses Included: Early Childhood Selected Topics in Early Childhood Education Development of Children's Logical Concepts International Education Educational Sociology Introduction to Research Fieldwork Experience Leadership Skills Legal Aspects of School Administration Personnel Administration in Education Introduction to Statistics

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

You need the following GPA score: Required score: 3 Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale). Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F). Admission requirements NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs. Details on admission requirements are included in the online application. Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College. Transcripts Individual program admission requirements include: IVP Fingerprint clearance card Teaching certificate (if the applicant has one)

English Entry Requirement

6.5

Contact Details

Arizona State University