Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.)

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is required for full admission and 2.75 for conditional admission to the program. All GPA calculations are made based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
One or more of the following:
• An undergraduate degree or graduate coursework in Early Childhood Education, child development, family studies or a related field.
• Teacher certification in Early Childhood Education.
• Teacher certification in Elementary Education plus 6 semester hours in Early Childhood Education
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in an early childhood program or related setting serving young children from birth to age 8
• Undergraduate courses in the following areas: educational psychology or psychology of learning, child growth and development, or curriculum and methods in early childhood education

Exceptional candidates who do not meet the exact criteria above may be considered for admission, if they intend to work in settings with children from birth through age 8. In these instances, an interview with the graduate program director will be required.

A current resume must be submitted with the application for admission as well as all post-secondary transcripts.

College of Education
Hawkins Hall, Room 304

Phone: 410-704-2570
Fax: 410-704-2733