Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in Education (Early Childhood Education) in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The EdS in Early Childhood Education is designed for seasoned educators seeking to take on more leadership roles in shaping educational policies and practices at school, district, or community levels.
Our program enhances your expertise in mentoring, professional growth, curriculum development, and assessment strategies by connecting theoretical discussions with real-world educational challenges in a supportive yet rigorous environment.
This 30-credit postgraduate program builds upon your master's degree, focusing on five key domains:
Early childhood curriculum and instruction
Social foundations of education
Psychological principles in education
Core academic disciplines
Research methods and assessment
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Must hold a baccalaureate degree and a master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
When all of the Graduate School's application materials have been received, they are reviewed by the Early Childhood Education program faculty. The faculty may request additional materials from applicants before making a recommendation on the application. The faculty make a recommendation to the Department of Educational Theory and Practice's graduate coordinator, who in turn makes a recommendation to the Graduate School. The final decision on admissions is made by the Graduate School. Applicants and the department will receive notification directly from the Graduate School concerning a decision on acceptance.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
When all of the Graduate School's application materials have been received, they are reviewed by the Early Childhood Education program faculty. The faculty may request additional materials from applicants before making a recommendation on the application. The faculty make a recommendation to the Department of Educational Theory and Practice's graduate coordinator, who in turn makes a recommendation to the Graduate School. The final decision on admissions is made by the Graduate School. Applicants and the department will receive notification directly from the Graduate School concerning a decision on acceptance.
Tuition
USD
24,630