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Early Childhood Education

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Tuition USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Rohnert Park, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education at Sonoma University is a MA programme in Education over 24 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 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Rohnert Park, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Early Childhood 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. The Role of Play in Development and Learning
  2. Social-Moral Development in Childhood
  3. Advocacy and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
  4. The Development of Language and Thinking in Infancy through Middle\nChildhood
  5. Foundations of Special Education
  6. Communication Development: Assessment and Instruction
  7. Designing Inclusive Environments in Early Childhood Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).

One official or unofficial transcript from each college or university you have attended\n(grade point average requirements: cumulative upper division/graduate 3.0; Education\n3.0)\nA completed application form\nTwo (2) letters of reference\nNo teaching credential is required for the M.A. degree. A B.A. or B.S. degree is required.\nA narrative statement of describing your proposed CTL area of emphasis and the ways you\nenvision the degree and Area of Emphasis contributing to your personal and/or career\ngoals

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Sonoma 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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