Program Overview
The Early Childhood Elementary Education at The State University of New Jersey is a MEd programme in Education over 60 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 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
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,824 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 8,136 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Early Childhood Elementary 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
- Introduction to Educational Tests and Measurements
- Child, Family, and Community: Relationships in Development
- Cognition and Language from Birth to Five: Normal Development and Implications of Risk and Disability
- Enhancing Learning and Development for Infants and Young Children
- Learning Disabilities
- Psychology of the Exceptional Child
- Cognitive Development
- Cooperative and Collaborative Learning
- Introduction to Child Psychology: Infancy Through Adolescence
- The Psychology of Sex Differences
- Developmental Theory of Jean Piaget
- Advanced Pedagogical Techniques for the Elementary Classroom
- Historical and Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education
- Theories and Practices in Early Childhood Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,824 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 8,136 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 13,824 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 8,136 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 60 months