Program Overview
The Early Childhood: Inclusive Ed and Curriculum and Instruction (MS) at Portland State University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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: Inclusive Ed and Curriculum and Instruction (MS) 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 605 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Early Childhood: Inclusive Ed and Curriculum and Instruction (MS) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations in Early Childhood and Inclusive Education
- Child Development in Early Childhood and Inclusive Education
- Issues in Early Childhood and Inclusive Education
- Action Research Proposal
- Action Research Implementation
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 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).
To be considered for admissions in the MS/MA in Early Childhood: Inclusive Ed and Curriculum and Instruction, candidates must possess a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution with:
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 OR
- A cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 (a minimum of 9 credits).
Experience working with young children and/or families is highly valued. We look for:
- One or more years of work or volunteer experience in early childhood or related programs OR
- Related fieldwork/practicum experience through a college program
Candidates must meet Portland State University\'s\xc2\xa0graduate level English language proficiency requirements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 605 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 605 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Portland 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 Portland State University
Portland State University
Portland, United States
Portland State University 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 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months