Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
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TOTAL COST
$23,914
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NEXT START DATE
08 Jan, 2024
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COMPLETION TIME
36 Months
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
64
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Step into a leadership role within your field of early childhood development and learning. Great for those aspiring for roles within administration or higher education, you’ll immerse yourself in in-depth exploration and research within the field, analyzing and applying seminal and current research to real-world practices. You’ll also gain the skills needed to lead and support fellow professionals. Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the program in as little as three years.
This program does not lead to licensure.
Why ACE?
Quality You Expect
Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application.
Low Cost You Deserve
Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants every year.
Flexibility You Need
Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.
Tuition
We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.
Total Cost Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education |
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Total Tuition 64 semester credits x $306 per credit |
$19,584 |
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Fees $100 Application Fee$150 Conferral Fee $1200 Dissertation Fee (6 Courses X $200 per Course) $2880 Technology and Library Fee (64 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit) |
$4,330 |
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Total Program Cost |
$23,914 |
Find a plan that fits your budget.
When We Say Low Cost, We Mean It
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Program Details
Majors
Focus of Study
Curriculum and Instruction
Health and Wellness
Higher Education
Instructional Leadership
Second Language Instruction
STEM Education
General Track
Leadership
Public and Non-Profit Leadership
Special Education
Literacy
Instructional Technology
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
08 Jan, 2024 Term
05 Jan, 2024
Application Due
05 Jan, 2024
Payment Due
08 Jan, 2024
Term Start
12 Jan, 2024
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
11 Feb, 2024
Term End
19 Feb, 2024 Term
08 Apr, 2024 Term
20 May, 2024 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
EC6013 |
Research and Trends in Early Childhood Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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EC6023 |
Theories and Foundations of Child Development |
3 Semester Credits |
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EC6033 |
Collaborative Partnerships in Early Childhood Practices |
3 Semester Credits |
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EC6043 |
Early Childhood Assessment and Intervention |
3 Semester Credits |
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EC6053 |
Advocacy and Leadership in Early Childhood |
3 Semester Credits |
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EC6073 |
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood |
3 Semester Credits |
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EC6083 |
Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6001 |
Introduction to Advanced Studies |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6011 |
Leadership as a Reflective Practice |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6021 |
Leadership Seminar |
1 Semester Credits |
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RES6003 |
Applied Statistics |
3 Semester Credits |
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RES6013 |
Research Methods |
3 Semester Credits |
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RES6023 |
Quantitative Research Designs |
3 Semester Credits |
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RES6033 |
Qualitative Research Designs |
3 Semester Credits |
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RES6041 |
Scholarly Writing and Research Strategies |
1 Semester Credits |
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RES6302 |
Defending the Dissertation |
2 Semester Credits |
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RES6500 |
Dissertation Workspace |
0 Semester Credits |
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RES6512 |
Research Concept Paper |
2 Semester Credits |
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RES6521 |
Research Methodology |
1 Semester Credits |
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RES6531 |
Literature Review |
1 Semester Credits |
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RES6541 |
Finalizing the Dissertation Proposal |
1 Semester Credits |
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RES6551 |
Analyzing the Dissertation Research |
1 Semester Credits |
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RES6561 |
Interpreting the Dissertation Research |
1 Semester Credits |
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Featured Faculty
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