Early Childhood Education M.S.

Become a Leader in Early Childhood Education

The Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Houston-Clear Lake provides an opportunity to expand your reach as an educator, encourage your growth as a leader in the field, and empower you to become a lifelong learner. In this program, which focuses on children from birth to age eight, candidates will study ways in which to more actively engage a child during those critical first years to help develop their cognitive, socio-emotional, language, and motor skills. Candidates will learn how to put the youngest of learners on the path to success by preparing them with high quality and experienced early childhood teachers.

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Degree Options

The degree is designed to give candidates the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the field of early childhood, combining theory, practice and research with an emphasis on coursework focused on young children birth through age 8. The degree includes a Practicum experience option in a community-based educational program focused on the candidate's career goals. The degree is offered with the following specialty tracks:

• Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood with Focus on Young Children with Disabilities
• Early Childhood Leadership Certificate
• PK-3 Alternative Certification (for currently certified teachers)

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Admission Requirements

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• Early Childhood Education M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  A standard university application is required.

• Requirements
  • GPA of 3.000 or better either over last 60 hours or overall.
  • If GPA is above 2.750 but below 3.000, applicant must take the GRE and meet the following minimum scores:
    • GRE: combined 294 on the verbal and quantitative sections and 3.5 on the analytical writing.

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• How to Apply as an International Graduate Student

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Degree Requirements

Ready to learn about the classes you need to take to earn your degree from the College of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out all you need to know about the required course work, complete with options for electives.

Early Childhood Education, M.S.

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