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Early Childhood and Elementary Education

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Tuition USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 13 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Kennesaw, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Kennesaw State University is a MEd programme in Education over 13 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Early Childhood and Elementary Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 13 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Kennesaw, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Early Childhood and Elementary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Inquiry: Educational Research and Prospectus (Research I)
  2. Diversity and Global Education
  3. Inquiry: Essentials of Technology Strategies and Skills & Introduction to E-portfolio
  4. Teaching Number, Operations, and Algebraic Thinking (P-5)
  5. Integrated Models of Instruction
  6. Research and Implementation in Classroom (Research II)
  7. Research III
  8. Capstone Course for the E-portfolio and Conference
  9. Trends and Issues in Science for Early Childhood Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education is designed for accomplished classroom instructional leaders. The Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education Graduate Admission Committee in the Bagwell College of Education determines the eligibility of each person who applies for admission. To be considered for admission to the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (Grades P-5) a candidate must submit the following:
  • the online graduate application.
  • official transcripts from each college attended, including those institutions where degrees were not earned. Official transcripts are those in a university-sealed envelope. Transcripts should reflect at least a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with at least a 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
  • a copy of your valid teaching certificate P-5 (clear renewable only). You must hold certification in Early Childhood or Elementary Education to be considered for this program, or receive permission of the chair.
  • two administrator recommendation forms. These forms and their directions are located in the online graduate application. Please do not submit letters of recommendation. Only the forms located via the graduate application will be accepted. These two forms of recommendation must come from an educational professional who has taught or supervised your work and who can write with authority about your abilities as an educator.
  • a Letter of Commitment.
  • a personal profile.
  • a personal statement and writing sample.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Kennesaw State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Kennesaw State University

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  • Language English
  • Duration 13 months
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