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Equips educators to thrive in inclusive, diverse early learning settings with children from infancy to age eight. Graduates develop skills to support the whole child in culturally and linguistically varied public school or community-based early childhood programs, with a focus on family-centered approaches. Available in on-campus, hybrid, or fully online formats. This MA program does not provide licensure or endorsement. If you're passionate about supporting young children, families, and communities during the crucial early childhood years, CU Denver's on-campus, hybrid, or fully online Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education is ideal for you. The program focuses on inclusive, family-centered approaches, culturally responsive teaching, and a curriculum that celebrates every child's and family's potential. We develop skilled professionals who become leaders and advocates committed to nurturing the whole child in inclusive, multilingual environments.
Our top-ranked and adaptable ECE programs offer personalized guidance, whether you're in Colorado or abroad. Master's candidates typically pursue teaching and leadership roles in public schools, full-day early childhood programs, public and private preschools, kindergartens, early intervention services, and family support initiatives. MA students collaborate closely with faculty to advance their professional aspirations.
This Early Childhood Education (ECE) program culminates in a master's degree, preparing leaders who enhance the lives of young children (birth through age 8) and their families through various professional pathways.