What Makes This ECE Program Unique
This program consistently scores high in student satisfaction due to high personal involvement and interaction (max of 25-30 per course), and the online flexibility lets students maintain time with family and friends (95% of students work full time).
This ECE program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and nationally recognized by CEC and NAEYC.
Upon Graduating
The goal of the online ECE program is to provide you with substantive support and personal interaction in becoming a leader in professional practice as an early childhood teacher. The Master’s degree in ECE will prepare you to excel in the following fields:
- Public schools
- Child care programs
- Early intervention programs (including Head Start and Early Head Start)
- Family support and home-based programs
U.S. News 2013 Best Online Education Programs rankings
The School of Education and Human Development's Online Graduate Program ranked No. 54 out of 143 programs, in addition to 47 institutions that were ranked but not published.