Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Educational Psychology- Early Childhood Education in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
There's a growing need for skilled professionals passionate about helping others and possessing a strong vision for education, learning, and leadership. Pursuing a career in educational psychology positions you as a key contributor to societal progress. The Early Childhood Education specialization holds accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and meets the advanced program standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Early Childhood Educational Psychology equips graduates to meet national and state professional standards, preparing them for leadership and teaching positions in programs serving children from birth to age 8 and their families, as per school system and state requirements. The curriculum emphasizes teaching across all subjects while focusing on diversity appreciation, leadership, advocacy, equality, inclusion, and social justice. This degree also serves as excellent preparation for doctoral studies in early childhood education, potentially leading to university teaching roles, child development research, program administration, or policy development. Graduates often secure roles as community college child development instructors, specialists working with high-risk infants and families, early childhood program coordinators or administrators, lead teachers, supervisors, program directors, child advocates, early childhood consultants or coaches, and professional development trainers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Complete the University application and requirements.
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
Have at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted.
Complete the University application and requirements.
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
Have at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted.
Complete Department application for admission to graduate programs.
Submit two recommendations, either as letters or on the departmental form.
Participate in the admission's interview process.
Be accepted by Early Childhood Educational Psychology Program Coordinators.
Complete all required prerequisite courses (6 units) with a grade of B- or better within the past 7 years. (Equivalent courses may be substituted for prerequisites.)
EPC 430 Development and Learning in Early Childhood Education (3)
EPC 600 Educational Statistics for Research and Measurement (3)
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Complete the University application and requirements.
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
Have at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted.
Complete the University application and requirements.
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
Have at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted.
Complete Department application for admission to graduate programs.
Submit two recommendations, either as letters or on the departmental form.
Participate in the admission's interview process.
Be accepted by Early Childhood Educational Psychology Program Coordinators.
Complete all required prerequisite courses (6 units) with a grade of B- or better within the past 7 years. (Equivalent courses may be substituted for prerequisites.)
EPC 430 Development and Learning in Early Childhood Education (3)
EPC 600 Educational Statistics for Research and Measurement (3)
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
14,304