Program Overview
The Education - Early Childhood or Primary Education at California State University Los Angeles 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 Education - Early Childhood or Primary 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: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Early Childhood or Primary 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
- Principles and Practices of Curriculum in Urban Schools\xa0(3)
- Research Methods in Education\xa0(3)
- Seminar in Qualitative Research in Education\xa0(3)
- Teaching for Cross-Cultural and Global Awareness\xa0(3)
- Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Classroom: Needs and Opportunities\xa0(3)
- Teacher Leadership in the Urban School: Issues, Trends, and New Directions\xa0(3)
- Leadership, Advocacy, and Management of Early Childhood Programs\xa0(3)
- Teaching STEM for Early Childhood\xa0(3)
- Curriculum Procedures and Assessment in Early Childhood Education\xa0(3)
- Preschool-Kindergarten Education: Language and Literacy\xa0(3)
- School/Family/Community Partnerships in Urban Learning\xa0(3)
- Current Trends, Issues, and Research in Early Childhood Education\xa0(3)
- Seminar: Advanced Methodologies in Early Childhood Education\xa0(3)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet university requirements for admission to graduate study. In addition, applicants should have attained a minimum of 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 semester (or 90 quarter) units attempted, and have consulted with a faculty advisor. A score of 600 or higher on TOEFL is required for visa students. In addition, a California credential or a General Elementary or Kindergarten-Primary Credential issued by any state or two years of experience teaching young children is recommended. Students must submit a written application to the Charter College of Education and the Division of Curriculum and Instruction (download the form from the Charter College of Education website). Two letters of recommendation from university faculty or professional references are required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months