Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education
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TOTAL COST
$12,660
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NEXT START DATE
Jun 09, 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-master’s level, analyzing and applying seminal and current research to real-world practices. You’ll 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?
Low-Cost, High Quality
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $10,000. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.
Quality You Expect
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Flexibility You Need
Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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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 $2006 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $59 per Credit) |
$2,256 |
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Total Program Cost |
$12,660 |
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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 learning needs and developmental growth of young children across all developmental domains. (AO3)
- Analyze seminal and current research to support scholarly work and classroom practices. (AO1)
- Design appropriate assessments to support developmental growth for individual student needs. (AO2)
- Construct models to support positive collaborative relationships with stakeholders in the early childhood field. (AO2)
- Develop strategies to support advocacy efforts in early childhood. (AO4)
- Evaluate the role of professional development and lifelong learning for early childhood professionals. (AO5)
- Demonstrate growth as a professional and leader in early childhood education by integrating emerging instructional technologies, engaging in research, and contributing to innovative practices that enhance teaching and learning for young children. (AO5)
- Apply, analyze, and promote best practices in leadership. (AO5)
- Demonstrate competence in the application of multiple research methods. (AO1)
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
June 09, 2025 Term
Jun 06, 2025
Payment Due
Jun 06, 2025
Application Due
Jun 09, 2025
Term Start
Jun 13, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Jul 27, 2025
Term End
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
November 10, 2025 Term
January 12, 2026 Term
February 23, 2026 Term
April 13, 2026 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.
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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