Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Child and Family Studies - Early Education in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Child and Family Studies: Early Education is designed for those holding a bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or similar disciplines.
This M.Ed. program equips professionals for leadership roles supporting young children, including those with disabilities, and their families. The flexible part-time format accommodates working students seeking advanced credentials. This graduate program serves educators and service providers in early childhood settings (infant through kindergarten) with inclusive classrooms, administrators of family-focused agencies, consultants, parent educators, inclusion specialists, program coordinators, supervisors, and training professionals. It also prepares candidates for Child Life Specialist certification (via the Child Life Council) and develops research skills for child/family program leadership. Applicants with an existing Birth-Kindergarten license qualify for North Carolina's SP2 Professional Educator's License (B-K) upon completion, as granted by the NC Department of Public Instruction.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or a related field from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body
Official transcripts of all previous work beyond high school documenting an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)
Evidence of satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
A personal statement outlining why the applicant seeks admission to the program and describing professional experiences with young children and their families
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's personal or professional qualifications
For non-native English language speakers: official and satisfactory scores on the English language proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admissions consideration.
Official transcripts of all previous work beyond high school documenting an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)
Evidence of satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
A personal statement outlining why the applicant seeks admission to the program and describing professional experiences with young children and their families
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's personal or professional qualifications
For non-native English language speakers: official and satisfactory scores on the English language proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admissions consideration.
Tuition
USD
19,645