Gain the skills to prepare for leadership roles in learning environments for all children. Earn an MS in Early Childhood Studies with a specialization in Administration, Management, and Leadership through Tempo Learning® by Walden, our custom-paced, competency-based education option. Through this online, non-licensure program you can:

Deepen your understanding of child development and learning. Expand your knowledge of effective programs and services. Enhance your ability to link issues of equity and inclusion to how students learn and grow. Explore real-world issues to gain practical, in-demand skills and expertise.

The program is in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden, a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)–accredited institution. NCATE accreditation is a recognized standard of excellence in professional preK–12 education.... [-]

Develop the expertise to help children thrive with Walden’s MS in Early Childhood Studies program. Deepen your understanding of child developmental stages, explore the latest trends and theories in early childhood, and gain the practical skills needed to create environments where children learn and grow. Choose from specializations that can prepare you to work as an administrator in child care programs or centers, impact public policy, teach fellow early childhood educators, or educate diverse populations more effectively.

Specializations

Administration, Management, and Leadership Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education ... [-]

Pedagogy and Education: Children, families and Schools

Master of Science (MSc) in Pedagogy and Education

Interested in youth, families and schools with multiple and complex urban problems? Become a policymaker, consultant or researcher by enrolling in the Master programme in Pedagogy and Education.

Are you interested in finding out which methods work for which children in urban schools and in classrooms with diverse student populations? Do you wonder about the impact of parenting, day-care, or social media on child development?

The specialisation of Educational Sciences includes modules that concern current scientific theories on the effectiveness of both teaching methods and schools, while the specialisation of Child & Family Studies focuses on Parenting in Contemporary Society. It includes the impact of societal changes on family functioning, like social media and the role of fathers.... [-]

As its name indicates, the Swedish approach to preschool (EDUCARE), integrates educational and caregiving practice to support the learning and development of children between the ages of one and six. The international master’s program in EDUCARE combines classroom-based instruction with fieldwork in Swedish preschools, family centers, and other early childhood education venues. The program welcomes Swedish and international students. Program instruction is in English. Students who complete the program will have expertise in the pedagogy and policies of EDUCARE.

Given Sweden’s standing as a world leader in early childhood education, graduates of the program will be well positioned for employment as preschool educators, researchers, and leaders, whether they choose to pursue their careers internationally or in Sweden. At the same time, students will leave the program ready to pursue doctoral studies in early childhood education or related fields, as the program provides a combination of rigorous research and fieldwork, taught by Ph.D. faculty from the Preschool Education and Research Group at Jönköping University’s School of Education and Communication, as well as through guest lectures by national and international experts in the field.... [-]

Early childhood is a critical period in human development. Influencing a young child's growth, development, and learning during this stage has lifelong implications. Early childhood professionals can find their work deeply fulfilling as they witness children say their first words, paint their first pictures or learn to write their names.

At Mercy College, the 39-credit Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2, prepares teacher candidates and early childhood professionals for New York State certification. Coursework, field experiences and clinical practice, such as student teaching, help candidates for a career in early childhood education.

Early Childhood Education candidates can pursue multiple certificates:... [-]

The 36-credit Master of Science in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6, leads to either initial or professional certification.

Placement in the initial or Advanced Teacher program is determined by a candidate's undergraduate preparation and teaching experience. The Advanced Teacher program is open to teacher education candidates who are currently working as teachers of record in private, parochial or charter schools and are seeking both a graduate degree and initial certification or those who were certified at the undergraduate level. A minimum of one year's teaching experience as the teacher of record is required.

Candidates who do not yet have appropriate experience at both the lower and upper-grade levels covered by their prospective certification areas will fulfill this requirement by completing 20 days of supervised student teaching in each area of certification they are seeking. To qualify, professional candidates must also have completed three years of teaching in the area of the certificate.... [-]

This programme offers you the opportunity to study at postgraduate level on a flexible high-quality online distance learning basis. Building on your professional and personal interests and experiences, the programme will deepen and broaden your knowledge and understanding of education. Participating in analysis, critique, and discussion of cutting-edge research, current practices and relevant policies, you will study in an online learning community.

Why this programme Fully online distance programme ideal for mainstream education professionals working in schools or further and higher education, for those working with adults, in youth work or community development, and those wanting to enter the world of education. High quality, fully supported online distance learning offering flexible part-time learning. The programme utilizes a virtual learning environment incorporating wikis, blogs, RSS feeds and real-time interactive tools. Choice of general or specialist pathways tailored to suit individual student needs. You will be a member of an engaged, active international learning community that builds from your own context, drawing on your particular professional and personal experiences to construct learning that is relevant and intellectually challenging. You will learn through and with international curricula, pedagogy and learning community. You may be an experienced educational practitioner seeking a postgraduate programme to develop your practice or someone who now wishes to enter the exciting and diverse field of education. You will work in cohorts across specialisms, educational sectors and geographical locations to learn from and with each other. These cohorts will use online and real-time discussion and information exchanges around milestone activities... [-]

In the master programme in Education and Child Studies students can choose a specialisation in one of the sub-disciplines of Education and Child Studies. All specialisations prioritize the students’ academic education.

The master programme in Education and Child Studies is an academic programme that focuses on the link between theory, research and practice. Students are taught to seek evidence-based solutions to problems occurring in child rearing and education. Students choose a specialisation from the start. All specialisations have one course in common, a course on the practice of empirical research. The rest of the year is spent deepening the students’ scientific knowledge in the field of their choice, doing an internship and completing a master’s project in which students carry out their own research and prepare a written report of their research project.... [-]

The aim of the research master’s programme Developmental Psychopathology in Education and Child Studies is to promote the scientific development of young academics on the path to becoming independent researchers within education and child studies and related disciplines.

Graduates are able to design, conduct and evaluate applied scientific research, and in doing this can make the link between (clinical) practice and science.

The programme Developmental Psychopathology in Education and Child Studies is designed in such a way that it can explicitly serve as preparatory training for a PhD position. The programme also offers the opportunity to specialise in the field of social work and youth care, which meets society’s need for academics who are trained in evidence-based clinical assessment and treatment for children and families with psychological problems... [-]

The Research Master's in Child Development and Education is an intensive, selective two-year programme that trains students to become researchers in the field of parenting, education and child development.

Studying Child Development and Education at the University of Amsterdam

The Research Master's programme in Child Development and Education trains students to conceive, design, conduct and report high-quality research in the field of child development and education. The programme has been developed for excellent students who are motivated to conduct research and who intend to pursue academic research careers in child development and education. Research Master's students acquire in-depth disciplinary knowledge, familiarity with relevant research methodology and practical experience in carrying out research. The programme takes two years to complete. In both years students take courses and gain experience in conducting research.... [-]

Master of Science in Education: Dual Childhood/Special Education

Graduates are eligible for both initial New York State certifications in Childhood 1-6 general education and in Childhood 1-6/Special Education (Teaching Students with Disabilities). MCNY's Masters in Education attracts highly motivated professionals who are committed to the education of all children. As a student here, you will participate in a challenging curriculum that incorporates full-time work and internship requirements with intensive study. You will enjoy the benefits of a close-knit learning community, where students rely on each other for knowledge and support throughout their time here.

About this Program

New accelerated 12-Month Initial Teacher Certification Master of Science in Education: Dual Childhood 1-6/Special Education (Teaching Students with Disabilities) Program. This 1-year, 3-semester, 46-credit program is designed for the person who is committed to the educability of all children and who wants the flexibility of possessing the certifications to teach in a general, inclusive or special education setting on the elementary level (grades 1-6). The program leads to initial teacher certification in both Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and Teaching Students with Disabilities (Special Education), upon graduation and successfully completing NYSED requirements, including passing grades on CST Multi-Subject (002) and the CST Students with Disabilities (060) certification exams. A Purpose-Centered System of Education uniquely links theory to practice at each stage of the learning process. Through a cohort model, students are organized into peer learning communities to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding aligned to the New York State Teaching Standards. Because the program is... [-]