Online Early Childhood Education Degrees and Careers
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.
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- M.A. in Education/Early Childhood Ed.
- B.S. in Education / Elementary Education
- A.A. in Elementary Education
- M.A. in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
- Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
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At ASU, learning online is effective, flexible and smart. Every program delivered online is developed by the same excellent faculty who teach on our campuses, and is designed to engage students and professors in meaningful ways. The result? Our students are an integral part of a New American University.
ASU students who learn online connect with the full university experience: interaction with internationally recognized faculty, access to collections from ASU's eight award-winning libraries, an alumni network tens of thousands of members strong, and membership in a community of thousands of students pursuing their degrees.
- MEd in Early Childhood Education
- MEd in Teaching and Learning - Gifted Education Focus
Capella is an accredited, online university where you'll experience unparalleled support, join a community of accomplished professionals, and be challenged with rigorous academics. Learn more about our online doctoral, master’s, MBA, undergraduate, and certificate programs by answer a short form.
- MS - Early Childhood Education
- MS - Child and Adolescent Development
- MS - Integrative Studies
- MS - K-12 Studies in Education
- MS - Evaluation, Research, and Measurement
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.
- M.S. in Early Childhood Studies - Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field
- Ed.S. in Early Childhood - General Program
- M.S. in Early Childhood Studies - Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy
- Doctor of Education - Early Childhood Education
- Ph.D. in Education - Mixed-Model - Early Childhood and Primary Education
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Now knowledge is everywhere, for everyone, making earning your college degree a real possibility. Experience a new way of learning through the innovative online experience at Ashford University. Earn the Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree you’ve always wanted because achievement belongs to all of us.
- AA/Early Childhood Education
- MA/Education - Early Childhood Education
- MA/Education - Child Development
- BA/Social Science - Early Childhood Education
- BA/Early Childhood Education - Infant and Toddler Care
At Post University, we believe you shouldn’t have to put your life on hold to further your education. That’s why we offer a wide range of quality Certificate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a highly interactive online format that emphasizes flexibility, convenience, and support. Whichever program you choose, you can take classes in 8-week modules, six times a year from faculty members with advanced degrees and extensive real-world experience. You’ll also enjoy access to a full array of academic support services, including advising, tutoring, writing center assistance, and our virtual library at no additional charge.
- A.S. in Early Childhood Education
- B.S. in Child Studies
- Master of Education in Teaching & Learning
- Master of Education (M.ED.)
- Master of Education in Instructional Design & Technology
Earn your degree online with Grand Canyon University. We offer approximately 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs that can be completed 100% online. Degree programs are available in the fields of education, nursing and health sciences, business, fine arts and production, and liberal arts.
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Leads to initial teacher licensure)
- B.S. in Early Childhood
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Leads to initial teacher licensure)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading - Elementary Education (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
Take a new step in your education with Brandman University. We offer 87 different certificate, associate, bachelor's, or master's programs in a wide variety of fields.
- Early Childhood Special Education Authorization
- MA in Education (Leadership in Early Childhood Education)
- BA in Early Childhood Education
- MA in Education (Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis)
- MA in Education (Teaching and Learning Emphasis)
Study online with California University of Pennsylvania. We offer certificate and bachelor's and master's degree programs in a wide variety of fields that can be completed 100% online.
- Early Childhood Education (Certification Only)
- Master of Education 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
- M.Ed. Teaching and Learning - Elementary Education
- MA in Teaching - Elementary Education
- AA in Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. - Teaching and Learning
