Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education
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TOTAL COST
$12,184
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NEXT START DATE
Jan 06, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
18 Months
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
34
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Enhance your knowledge and expertise in the field of early childhood development and learning. This degree gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in research within the field at the post-masterโs level, analyzing and applying seminal and current research to real-world practices. Youโll also gain the skills needed to lead and support fellow professionals, increasing the amount of impact you can have on better serving children and families across early childhood settings.
Why ACE?
Quality You Expect
Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. Weโre 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
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Total Cost Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education |
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Total Tuition 34 semester credits x $306 per credit |
$10,404 |
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Fees $100 Application Fee$150 Conferral Fee $1530 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit) |
$1,780 |
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Total Program Cost |
$12,184 |
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Program Details
Focus of Study
The Education Specialist degree is a practitioner’s degree at the post-master’s level for those who seek advanced credentials but not a full doctoral degree with a dissertation requirement. The objective of the Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education degree is to develop skills and competencies that will make the student a more effective leader in the field of Early Childhood Education, advancing both their instructional knowledge and skills.
Program Outcomes
- Design developmentally appropriate curriculum methods to support diverse learning needs and developmental growth of young children across all developmental domains.
- Analyze, synthesize, and apply seminal and current research to support scholarly work and classroom practices.
- Examine and implement appropriate assessments to support developmental growth for individual student needs.ย
- Construct models to support positive collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders in the early childhood field.
- Develop strategies to support advocacy efforts in early childhood.
- Evaluate the role of professional development and lifelong learning for early childhood professionals.
- Conduct research to support leadership, scholarship, best practices and address real world needs in the early childhood field.
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
January 06, 2025 Term
Jan 03, 2025
Payment Due
Jan 03, 2025
Application Due
Jan 06, 2025
Term Start
Jan 10, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Feb 09, 2025
Term End
January 27, 2025 Term
February 17, 2025 Term
April 07, 2025 Term
May 19, 2025 Term
June 09, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses youโll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
LEAD6021 |
Leadership Seminar |
1 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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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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