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Early Childhood Education

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 799 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 12 months
Deadline Oct, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Pennsylvania, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a MEd programme in Education over 12 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 799 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: New York City, 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. Methods of Research
  2. Advanced Developmental Psychology
  3. Advanced Educational Psychology
  4. Human Growth and Development
  5. Comparative Education
  6. Philosophy of Education
  7. Education and Public Policy
  8. Current Practices and Research: Affective and Psychomotor Emphasis
  9. Current Practices and Research: Cognitive Emphasis
  10. Seminar in Early Childhood Education
  11. Early Childhood Education: Home, School and Community
  12. Advanced Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
  13. Early Intervention for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers with Developmental Delays

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Admission to the program is open to those applicants who possess baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university. 
  • Applicants must submit supporting documents as required for general admission to a graduate program. 
  • Applicants must possess Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification in elementary education, early childhood education, or special education. 
  • Applicants who have not earned certification in one of these fields may satisfy Instructional I Certificate requirements concurrently. 
  • Applicants must have earned a 2.75 or better undergraduate cumulative average.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 799 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 799 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Oct, 2026
  • Start Date Dec, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months