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Online Early Childhood Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Education Specialist (Ed.S.)

Flexible and convenient.
Advance your career with our online master's program in early childhood education.

Flexible and convenient.
Advance your career with our online master's program in early childhood education.

Online Early Childhood Education Master's Degree Overview

UToledo's nationally recognized master’s programs in Early Childhood Education reflect the latest in theory, research and practice to help teachers become more effective in the classroom.

Faculty are nationally-recognized scholars who collaborate with graduate students and are active in schools and agencies at the local, state and national levels.

Online programs offered:

  • Masters (M.Ed)

Improve your teaching and research skills.

The M.Ed. program is a non-licensure track. If you are seeking licensure and hold an undergraduate degree, apply for the Early Childhood Education Licensure and Masters Program (LAMP).?

  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.)

Prepares instructional and administrative leaders to improve engagement, effectiveness and the quality of learning in elementary and secondary schools.

Online Early Childhood Education Master's Degree Highlights

Flexible and convenient. Earn your degree 100% online in the comfort of your home or wherever you learn best.

Focus on relationships — the key to success in education.

Individualized. Every student is different. Your teaching style will be individualized to meet the needs of every child, including those with disabilities

Top rated. UToledo's online master’s degree in Early Childhood Education has been named one of the best online programs by TheBestSchools.org.


Career Opportunities

Work with young children as a teacher, administrator or leader.

Graduates with a non-licensure master’s degree in early childhood education typically pursue a terminal degree in the field or director-level roles in schools, agencies and similar organizations.

Explore employment statistics in preschool management  to learn more about job prospects.


Online Early Childhood Education Master's Degree Plan of Study

Master’s Program Sample Courses

  • Child Behavior and Development
  • Theory and Research in Early Childhood
  • Issues and Innovations in Learning and Instruction
  • History of Schooling & Teaching in the U.S.
     

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Research Opportunities

Explore research avenues with expert faculty.


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Online Early Childhood Education Master's Degree

2 years

Program Availability

 100% Online
On Campus

Program Quick Links

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Department of Teacher Education
College of Education
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OUT-OF-STATE TUITION DISCOUNT RATE

This 100% online degree program qualifies non-Ohio residents to pay in-state tuition rates with a $5 per credit hour surcharge.

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