Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education

  • TOTAL COST

    $23,914
  • NEXT START DATE

    08 Jan, 2024
  • COMPLETION TIME

    36 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    64

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Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education

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

Total Tuition

64 semester credits x $306 per credit

$19,584

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

Total Program Cost

$23,914

Find a plan that fits your budget.

When We Say Low Cost, We Mean It

$23,914
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Source: Internal Research Completed on June 2023


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.

EC6023

Theories and Foundations of Child Development

3 Semester Credits

EC6033

Collaborative Partnerships in Early Childhood Practices

3 Semester Credits

EC6043

Early Childhood Assessment and Intervention

3 Semester Credits

EC6053

Advocacy and Leadership in Early Childhood

3 Semester Credits

EC6073

Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

3 Semester Credits

EC6083

Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood

3 Semester Credits

LEAD6001

Introduction to Advanced Studies

1 Semester Credits

LEAD6011

Leadership as a Reflective Practice

1 Semester Credits

LEAD6021

Leadership Seminar

1 Semester Credits

RES6003

Applied Statistics

3 Semester Credits

RES6013

Research Methods

3 Semester Credits

RES6023

Quantitative Research Designs

3 Semester Credits

RES6033

Qualitative Research Designs

3 Semester Credits

RES6041

Scholarly Writing and Research Strategies

1 Semester Credits

RES6302

Defending the Dissertation

2 Semester Credits

RES6500

Dissertation Workspace

0 Semester Credits

RES6512

Research Concept Paper

2 Semester Credits

RES6521

Research Methodology

1 Semester Credits

RES6531

Literature Review

1 Semester Credits

RES6541

Finalizing the Dissertation Proposal

1 Semester Credits

RES6551

Analyzing the Dissertation Research

1 Semester Credits

RES6561

Interpreting the Dissertation Research

1 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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