Early Childhood Education
Earning your early childhood education degree allows you to help children reach their full potential. From the moment a child is born, they are learning about the world around them. Early childhood educators have the opportunity to foster that learning at an early age.
Education and Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Education
The requirements for child care workers vary from state to state. Some states allow a person to begin working with children before they complete high school, while other states require completion of accredited degree programs in early childhood education and a current license. For those who must have a license, a background check and current immunizations are usually required.
What can an early childhood educator expect in terms of income? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, child care workers made an average of $19,240 in 2009. Those who taught preschool children made an average of $27,450 in 2009.
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.- M.A. in Education/Early Childhood Ed.
- M.A. in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
- A.A. in Elementary Education
- B.S. in Education / Elementary Education
- Educational Specialist
Getting your Online degree does not have to be impersonal. At Post University Online, you will engage in meaningful career-oriented programs with like-minded students and receive personal attention from our dedicated faculty within a caring and supportive learning environment. Earn your bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate in one of the many programs offered by Post University entirely online.
- B.S. in Child Studies
- Early Childhood Education Administration
- Early Childhood Education
- A.S. in Early Childhood Education
We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.- M.Ed. - Program Specialist in Early Childhood Specialist
- MA in Teaching - Elementary Education
- M.Ed. Teaching and Learning - Elementary Education
- AA in Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. - Teaching and Learning
Balance your job with online coursework as you earn your Bachelor's or Master's degree. You'll find Ashford University®, founded in 1918, is an ideal choice for you whether you're a working adult or haven't yet completed your degree.
- MA/Education - Early Childhood Education
- AA/Early Childhood Education
- BA/Early Childhood Education
- MA/Education - Child Development
- BA/Social Science - Early Childhood Education
Take your career to the next level with a degree from Concordia University. Earn your associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from one of our four colleges: education; health and human services; theology, arts, and sciences; and management.- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Environmental Education
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Methods & Curriculum
- Master Degree in Educational Leadership
Don't Miss a Day of Your Future! Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship. Classes start soon!- M.Ed. In Early Childhood (IR)
- B.S. in Early Childhood
- B.S. in Elementary Education: Early Childhood
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Non-IR)
- M.Ed.: Curriculum and Instruction: Reading - Elementary Education (No IR, No Cert.)
At Northcentral University, we teach individuals, not just classes. Our unique, proven online educational experience is designed to help you achieve your goals using your own style of learning.- Early Childhood Education - Master of Education
- Early Childhood Education - PhD in Education
- Early Childhood Education - Doctor of Education
- General Education - Master of Education
- General Education - Doctor of Education
Boost your career with an education from Kendall College Early Childhood Education Program. Earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or Illinois Type 04 certification online while continuing to work, earn an income, and manage your personal life.- B.A. in Early Childhood Education - With Certification
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education - Without Certification
- Illinois Type 04 Certification Preparation (Post-Baccalaureate)
Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.- Ph.D. in Education - Mixed-Model - Early Childhood and Primary Education
- M.S. in Early Childhood Studies - Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field
- M.S. in Early Childhood Studies - Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
- Ph.D. in Education - KAM-based - Early Childhood and Primary Education
- M.S. in Early Childhood Studies - Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy
Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.- Early Childhood Education
- Child Day Care Management
