Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education
Build Up Young Minds With an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education Online Degree
Students wishing to advance their education by earning their master of education in early childhood education will be interested in Liberty University’s distance learning education degrees. Our online classes in early childhood education prepare students for teaching the youngest, most impressionable age group. Proper early childhood education sets each child up for success in their future academic careers. Liberty’s biblically-based online education program will prepare students for teaching in a Christian, private, or public school setting. Our seasoned professors will provide students with the quality education they need to be successful in today’s classrooms.
Our online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education classes are equipping future educators with knowledge, skills, and up-to-date education techniques. The advantage of taking distance adult education classes in the field of early childhood education is that you will be able to complete your education degree without disrupting your current lifestyle. Distance learning programs have been gaining popularity in the education world, with Liberty being one of the pioneer universities to use this concept.
Liberty has been a provider of distance education since 1985, providing adult education classes to people who otherwise may not have been able to go back to school. The convenience of earning your degree online allows for more flexibility while still being able to complete your M.Ed. degree in 2 years. Graduates with their master of education in early childhood have the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully encourage young children’s success by meeting each of their students’ academic, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
At Liberty University, we believe in our students. That’s why we work hard to develop reasonably priced and academically rigorous programs that produce educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers. And it’s why our 100% online Master of Education degrees are now specially priced at just $415 per credit hour for full-time students.
Upon completion of this program, candidates with elementary license or special education early childhood license are eligible for Early Childhood for three-year-old and four-year-old (add-on endorsement).
Please Note: This program provides the option to earn an add-on endorsement to an existing initial Virginia teaching license. This program is not designed to meet the requirements for an initial teaching license. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program. If you do not currently have a teaching license, our Master of Arts in Teaching program may be a better fit for you. You can research licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/MERS-MED-D/.
What Will You Learn in the Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Program?
- Childhood development
- Current issues in early childhood education
- Behavior management
- Leadership and supervision in education
Liberty University provides these online education courses with the intention of producing educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards. These courses will give you practical techniques and tools to use in your classroom, while also providing spiritual enrichment.
Potential Career Options with a Master’s in Early Childhood Education
- Daycare operator
- Elementary school teacher
- Preschool teacher
Program Highlights for Our M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Students are able to complete the M.Ed. in less than 2 years!
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 21, 2024
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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America
Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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