Master of Education (MEd) in Early Childhood Curriculum & Instruction | Carlow University

Improve outcomes for young children as an early childhood leader

In Carlow’s master’s in Early Childhood Leadership program, you will focus on evaluating early learning programs, coaching in an educational setting and developing curriculum. You will have a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Head Start supervisor, center director, classroom coach and mentor.

The MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood Leadership degree offers advanced study of pedagogy for working educators or other interested individuals. Teaching certification is not required for enrollment in this program, and it does not lead to initial teaching certification.

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Students work on their assignment during class. All are seated at desks of 2-3 people.

Credits required:

30 credits

Cost per credit:

$600/credit

Time to degree:

As few as 12 months

Delivery:

On campus or online

Early childhood curriculum

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The curriculum in the Early Childhood Leadership program includes an examination of developmentally appropriate practices for each age group, along with models for parent involvement. The care and education of young children is studied from a historical perspective that includes current challenges and trends in child care, Head Start, preschool and early intervention programs.

You’ll learn about delivery of service and governmental licensing standards, leading to a case study of an operational program. Community partnerships in the Pittsburgh area offer workshops and activities with guest speakers.

Quick facts

Upgrade your professional credentials
Take night and online classes in an 8-week format
Complete your degree in 1 year or 2 years

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Certificate option

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Leadership

This program is available as a graduate certificate which leads to an endorsement from PDE for already licensed teachers.

Career opportunities for Early Childhood Leadership

You’ll be prepared to work in community-based children’s programs, classrooms or child care settings. You will be qualified for advanced positions in education, whether public, private or with a nonprofit organization.

Admission requirements and application process

You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:

Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended
Personal essay that describes your academic objectives
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation that address your leadership potential and ability to succeed in graduate-level work

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Start terms:

Fall & Spring

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.

Early Childhood Leadership faculty & staff

Keely Baronak, EdD Chair, Professor, Education
Katherine Gullone Apprenticeship Coaching Coordinator
Rae Ann Hirsh, DEd Executive Director, Center for 21st Century Innovation and Workforce Development (C21) & Program Director, Early Childhood Education, Professor
Marilyn Llewellyn, PhD Professor, Education
Patricia McMahon, PhD Professor, Education
Tammi McMillan Director, Early Childhood Apprenticeship Hub
Susan O’Rourke, EdD Professor, Special Education
Valerie Piccini, MEd Instructor, Reading Specialist, Education
Pamela Zimmerman Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs, Education

Contact Admissions

If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event.

admissions@carlow.edu

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