Master of Science in Early Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) Online
Prepare to effectively teach young children with and without exceptional needs in inclusive early childhood settings through the flexible, CAEP-accredited, 100% online Master of Science in Early Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) program.
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Program Overview
A look at the online Master of Science in Early Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) program
In the Master of Science in Early Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) online program from Emporia State University, you will be prepared to help all children up to age eight thrive in early childhood settings, or you can ready for a dual role as a general education and special education teacher.
This program is designed by teachers for teachers, led by an experienced faculty dedicated to your success through mentorship and personalized attention. Coursework is 100% online, and assignments may require firsthand observation and various hands-on experiences working with children and families in early childhood and home-based programs.
With fully online, asynchronous courses and flexible scheduling, this degree is an affordable and accelerated path to career advancement in early childhood programs as a teacher, administrator, or coordinator.
Core courses include: Characteristics of Inclusive Early Childhood Education; Observation, Assessment and Screening in Early Childhood with Inclusive Kindergarten Classroom; Working With Infants & Toddlers with and Without Special Needs & Their Families; Clinical Experience: Inclusive Early Childhood Home Based (Birth to 3 years); Collaborating with Families, Schools, Service Agencies, and Community Partners; and more.
Please note this program does not lead to obtaining a teaching license.
In this master’s early childhood unified program, you will:
- Gain the skillset to become an in-demand early childhood educator in inclusive settings for children with and without exceptionalities
- Engage in theory-based effective practice and decision-making
- Respond to uncertainty and change caused by the different needs of students and a changing world
- Rely on self-reflection to evaluate, synthesize information, and make decisions about how to modify teaching practices and appropriately assess student learning
- Gain the skillset to become an in-demand early childhood educator in inclusive settings for children with and without exceptionalities
- Engage in theory-based effective practice and decision-making
- Respond to uncertainty and change caused by the different needs of students and a changing world
- Rely on self-reflection to evaluate, synthesize information, and make decisions about how to modify teaching practices and appropriately assess student learning
This online master’s early childhood unified program prepares you for roles such as:
- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Early Childhood Special Education Administrator
- Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Early Childhood Special Education Administrator
- Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
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Accreditation
The Teachers College at Emporia State is accredited under the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation standards through the CAEP accreditation system, for a period of seven years.
Tuition
Our MS in Early Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) is affordable
Tuition for the MS in Early Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
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MS in Early Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) | $332 | $996 | $9,960 |
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Calendar
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The MS in Early Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
7 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
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Spring 2025, Session I | 1/13/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/9/25 |
Spring 2025, Session II | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/6/25 |
Summer 2025, Session I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/1/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/8/25 |
Summer 2025, Session II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/19/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/26/25 |
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Your journey begins here! The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree. Be sure to get familiar with these requirements to enroll in the master's in early childhood unified (birth-grade 3) online program.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
MS in Early
Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) Online Admission Requirements
- Graduate school application
- Copy of teaching license
- Government-issued ID
- Official transcripts from all attended colleges and universities from regionally accredited institutions with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Students must submit official bachelor's degree transcripts containing a cumulative or last 60 semester hours of study GPA of 2.75 or higher or a completed master's degree with at least a GPA of 3.0 Any additional transcripts from college credits accumulated after the bachelor’s degree MUST be submitted if you will be using these credits for transfer credit.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be submitted via a secure electronic service offered by the issuing institution to [email protected] or by selecting Emporia State University on the transcript request form, mailed (or overnighted) to:
Emporia State UniversityGraduate School
Room 313 Plumb Hall
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801
Students who have obtained a degree from a foreign university/college must have a transcript evaluation from a recommended external source that is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Students will not be allowed to enroll until the evaluation has been received in the Graduate School.
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Courses
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Students in the MS Early Childhood Unified (Birth-Grade 3) online degree must complete 30 credit hours for this program.
Students must complete the following courses, totalling 30 credit hours.
*Tuition is subject to change on an annual basis.
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