Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Early Childhood Education in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
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Austin United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,032
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master's Program in Early Childhood Education (ECE) emphasizes key developmental theories for young learners and the educational frameworks that support their growth. Participants in this program gain the skills to pursue careers as educators, teacher trainers, academic instructors, and research specialists in Early Childhood Education. Housed within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, we represent a vibrant network of educators, mentors, and scholars dedicated to advancing creative pedagogical methods. Our department celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity while striving to enhance educational practices that meet varied student requirements. This mission is achieved through our dedicated faculty, cutting-edge technological resources, and robust research initiatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master's applicants: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
All applicants: A minimum GPA of 3.0, particularly during the last two years of college and in any previous graduate study. The department will consider applications with lower GPAs. If you feel that your grade point averages or test scores are not valid indicators of your ability, please wait till you have submitted your application and upload a miscellaneous document explaining your concerns.
We also consider teaching experience as a criterion during the admission process. EC-12 teaching experience, especially among underserved populations, is preferred by most program areas.
Transcripts are required for each senior college attended. A PDF of the official transcript can be uploaded, but you must provide an official transcript from that college after acceptance to our program. Each transcript can be uploaded only once, so please make sure you have the correct and full version of each transcript before uploading
GRE Scores - Curriculum and Instruction applicants are no longer required to submit GRE scores.
Your Statement of Purpose
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Three (3) Letters of Reference
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
All applicants: A minimum GPA of 3.0, particularly during the last two years of college and in any previous graduate study. The department will consider applications with lower GPAs. If you feel that your grade point averages or test scores are not valid indicators of your ability, please wait till you have submitted your application and upload a miscellaneous document explaining your concerns.
We also consider teaching experience as a criterion during the admission process. EC-12 teaching experience, especially among underserved populations, is preferred by most program areas.
Transcripts are required for each senior college attended. A PDF of the official transcript can be uploaded, but you must provide an official transcript from that college after acceptance to our program. Each transcript can be uploaded only once, so please make sure you have the correct and full version of each transcript before uploading
GRE Scores - Curriculum and Instruction applicants are no longer required to submit GRE scores.
Your Statement of Purpose
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Three (3) Letters of Reference
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
18,032