Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Early Childhood Education in Long Beach United States | California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
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Long Beach United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,570
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education (30-36 units) aims to cultivate skilled educators who utilize research-driven approaches to create age-appropriate and culturally sensitive curriculum and assessment methods for children from infancy to age 8. Students learn techniques for strengthening connections between families, schools, and communities.
Our ECE program nurtures teacher-leaders who champion the needs of young learners, their families, and the profession. The updated curriculum now provides deeper content knowledge, teaching research-supported methods that honor cultural diversity while enhancing literacy skills, integrating math with STEM concepts, and implementing early intervention strategies.
Students gain comprehensive insights into varied family dynamics and child-rearing traditions, applying this knowledge to curriculum design and family engagement. Addressing contemporary challenges, participants analyze factors influencing children's behavior and learning, developing supportive instructional and intervention methods. The program also examines policies affecting young children and families through a critical lens.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following are required for admission to the Early Childhood Education program:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 3.00 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants whose overall GPA is less than 3.00 but meet the University minimum GPA requirement and who present compelling evidence of academic and professional potential either through recent academic performance and/or experiential background, may be considered for admission at the discretion of the program admission committee.
One year of documented and approved teaching experience or EDEL 482A.
Must complete a child development or equivalent course (EDP 301 or HDEV 307 or PSY 361).
International applicants have additional university application requirements including meeting the English language proficiency requirement.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 3.00 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants whose overall GPA is less than 3.00 but meet the University minimum GPA requirement and who present compelling evidence of academic and professional potential either through recent academic performance and/or experiential background, may be considered for admission at the discretion of the program admission committee.
One year of documented and approved teaching experience or EDEL 482A.
Must complete a child development or equivalent course (EDP 301 or HDEV 307 or PSY 361).
International applicants have additional university application requirements including meeting the English language proficiency requirement.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
Tuition
USD
15,570