Program Overview
The Teaching - Early Childhood Education at Columbus State University 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 Teaching - 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 9,609 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,402 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching - 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
- Foundations of Education: Human Development, Motivation & Learning
- Foundations of Education: Special Education
- Educational Research Methods
- Curriculum in Early Childhood
- Technology for the Twenty-First Century Classroom
- Teaching Language Arts in ECE
- Diagnostic & Prescriptive Math Instruction
- Methods & Materials for Teaching Science in ECE
- Theories, Concepts, and Applications of Child Development
- Assessment Methodologies, Instruments, and Procedures in ECE
- Preparation for Teaching Reading
- Reading in the Content Areas: Concentration in Social Studies
- Classroom Management
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).
- Degree in related field or a minimum of 25 semester hours of approved coursework
- Transcript evaluation to determine content courses needed for certification.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
- Satisfactory scores on the general portion (quantitative and verbal) of the Revised Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with "writing assessment" component; OR passing scores on the GACE content examinations required in the intended teacher certification field
- Admission to Teacher Education
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,609 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,402 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,609 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,402 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbus 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 Columbus State University
Columbus State University
Columbus, United States
Columbus 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 2016-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-02
- Language English
- Duration 24 months