Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Online
Gain valuable skills and expertise to work with young children.
Program Overview
Discover what Worcester State's online master's in early childhood education offers you
The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education online program from Worcester State is designed to provide the skills for teaching young children during this formative part of their lives. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to create a positive social context for learning and employ effective strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Prepare to be taught by experienced faculty practitioners who will ensure you understand both theory and practical applications in the classroom. You will also create a portfolio of work to demonstrate your proficiencies.
This affordable online early childhood education degree is designed for working professionals, with 100% online coursework and pay-by-the-course tuition. While this education program does not lead to initial licensure, with an initial license in Massachusetts, you may use this degree to self-petition for professional licensure in Massachusetts. Neither a teaching degree nor teaching experience is required if you are not planning to petition for licensure. Students entering this program, however, should have some work experience in formal or informal learning environments.
Worcester State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
In this M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education online program you will learn how to:
- Design, implement and evaluate curriculum and instruction and assessment that promote children's development and learning
- Identify, apply, and critique developmentally appropriate technology and interactive media that promote learning and development for individual children
- Establish a positive social context for learning, provide appropriate behavioral supports; and employ effective instructional strategies, to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Articulate how children and families differ in their perspectives and approaches to learning and create effective means of partnering with families
- Engage in reflective practice and continually evaluate and improve how their actions affect children, parents, and other professionals in the learning community; and apply reflective practice to the role of practitioner-researcher in action research
- Design, implement and evaluate curriculum and instruction and assessment that promote children's development and learning
- Identify, apply, and critique developmentally appropriate technology and interactive media that promote learning and development for individual children
- Establish a positive social context for learning, provide appropriate behavioral supports; and employ effective instructional strategies, to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Articulate how children and families differ in their perspectives and approaches to learning and create effective means of partnering with families
- Engage in reflective practice and continually evaluate and improve how their actions affect children, parents, and other professionals in the learning community; and apply reflective practice to the role of practitioner-researcher in action research
Early childhood education career outcomes:
- Early Childhood Program Specialist
- Teacher in a private preschool or childcare center
- Leadership role in a public agency, such as Head Start
- Leadership role in a private preschool or child care center
- Early Childhood Program Specialist
- Teacher in a private preschool or childcare center
- Leadership role in a public agency, such as Head Start
- Leadership role in a private preschool or child care center
In this M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education online program you will learn how to:
- Design, implement and evaluate curriculum and instruction and assessment that promote children's development and learning
- Identify, apply, and critique developmentally appropriate technology and interactive media that promote learning and development for individual children
- Establish a positive social context for learning, provide appropriate behavioral supports; and employ effective instructional strategies, to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Articulate how children and families differ in their perspectives and approaches to learning and create effective means of partnering with families
- Engage in reflective practice and continually evaluate and improve how their actions affect children, parents, and other professionals in the learning community; and apply reflective practice to the role of practitioner-researcher in action research
- Design, implement and evaluate curriculum and instruction and assessment that promote children's development and learning
- Identify, apply, and critique developmentally appropriate technology and interactive media that promote learning and development for individual children
- Establish a positive social context for learning, provide appropriate behavioral supports; and employ effective instructional strategies, to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Articulate how children and families differ in their perspectives and approaches to learning and create effective means of partnering with families
- Engage in reflective practice and continually evaluate and improve how their actions affect children, parents, and other professionals in the learning community; and apply reflective practice to the role of practitioner-researcher in action research
Early childhood education career outcomes:
- Early Childhood Program Specialist
- Teacher in a private preschool or childcare center
- Leadership role in a public agency, such as Head Start
- Leadership role in a private preschool or child care center
- Early Childhood Program Specialist
- Teacher in a private preschool or childcare center
- Leadership role in a public agency, such as Head Start
- Leadership role in a private preschool or child care center
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Tuition
Pay for your early childhood education master’s degree by the course
Worcester State tuition is extremely affordable. Plus, you can pay by the course—making it easy to budget. Worcester State is committed to offering a high-quality education that is accessible to students at all levels of financial need.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education | $409 | $13,906 |
Additional Fees
Application: $50
*Tuition and fees as of Fall 2024. Worcester State reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time. Accelerated online programs are not eligible for tuition remission benefits, waivers and vouchers.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office at Worcester State is here to assist you with the guidelines and process of financing your education. We will work with you to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your financial aid options while attending Worcester State.
Worcester State online programs are eligible for financial aid, which is available for those who apply and qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Worcester State's Federal School Code is 002190.
Contact the financial aid office at:
Financial Aid Office
Shaughnessy Administration Building
Academic Mall, 1st floor
Office 150
508-929-8056
508-929-8194 (fax)
[email protected]
Calendar
Explore the milestones that guide your student journey
It's always a good time to earn your degree from Worcester State University online. We offer six start dates during the year so you can begin your program when it's most convenient. Check out the chart below for important dates.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Document Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/27/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/22/25 | 1/17/25 | 1/22/25 | 3/16/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/24/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/19/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/19/25 | 5/11/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/18/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/14/25 | 7/6/25 |
| Summer 2 | 7/14/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/9/25 | 7/4/25 | 7/9/25 | 8/31/25 |
Admissions
How to apply for our online early childhood education degree
The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree at Worcester State! Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) institution with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Some work experience in formal or informal learning environments (submit two academic or professional references)
- If applicants do not have an undergraduate degree or minor in
Education, it is recommended that students have the following coursework
completed on the undergraduate level:
- a course in Child Growth and Development (or a CLEP Human Growth and Development score of 50 or higher)
- a Curriculum course in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Childhood
- Education course in Reading Foundations
Official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
Mailing Address:
Graduate Admissions Office
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Take a look at the online early childhood education classes
For this master’s in early childhood education online, you are required to take 12 courses for a total of 34 credit hours.
Course rotation:
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