Program Overview
The Early Childhood Education at University of North Dakota is a MSc programme in Education over 24 months, delivered Online. 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior.
- Technology and Information Systems.
- Seminar Educational Leadership.
- Effective Administrative Communications.
- Research, Measurement, and Program Evaluation.
- Leading Curriculum and Learning.
- Supervision and Staff Development.
- Education Law and Ethics.
- Education Finance and Policy.
- Social, Cultural, Political, and Community Dimensions of Schools.
- Principalship.
- Middle School Principal Field Study.
- Elementary Principal Field Study.
- Secondary Principal Field Study
- The Educational Plant.
- Educational Personnel Administration.
- Business Management in Education.
- Legal Issues in Education.
- Special Education Law.
- School District Leadership.
- Staff and Program Evaluation.
- Collective Negotiations.
- Administration of Elementary School Curriculum.
- Administration of Middle School Curriculum.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
Admission Requirements:
The graduate application process consists of your submitting the following with your application:
- UND Graduate School Application Form
- Application fee ($35)
- No GRE required
- Official Transcripts from each institution attended indicating a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for undergraduate work completed during the junior and senior years (based on A = 4.00).
- An overall GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate career may be acceptable; to be determined by the ECE and Graduate School faculty\'s discretion.
- Three letters of recommendation using the Graduate School Recommendation Form that is available from the online application system. We recommend that you submit letters from each of the following people who can speak to your potential for graduate study:
- One from a supervising teacher (if recently completed student teaching) OR one from a supervisor or administrator (e.g., principal, program coordinator) (*If you do not have classroom teaching experience, a letter from a supervisor or administrator from an employment setting is acceptable.);
- One from a colleague who has worked with you on a professional level; and
- One from a person of your choosing.
- Personal Statement: Answer the following three questions as clearly and fully as you can. Use one typed page per question as a guide:
- What have you already done professionally or personally of which you are proud? Please include a chronological history of all professional teaching and administration experience, as well as academic honors or achievements you have earned.
- What are the characteristics, attitudes, values, and/or skills that you think will make you a good candidate for your professional role?
- Describe several personal and professional goals you would like to achieve in the next five years. Include in your description reasons why these goals are important to you.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Dakota 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 University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States
University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 32