MEd Early Childhood Education, P-3
Certification
Program Detail
Next Start Date
January 13
Est. Program Length
1 year
Credit Hours
33
Course Length
8 weeks
Cost Per Credit
$429
Alabama Teaching Certification
Yes
Degree Overview
Make a difference in the lives of young children with our online master’s in early childhood education. Prepare to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of children in preschool through third grade, in a variety of environments.
Topics include educational research, technology, reading, special education and educational psychology. Earn your degree fully online, at one of the most affordable institutions in the state.
Who is this degree for?
- Educators seeking a master’s-level education and a Class A Professional Educator Certificate.
- Educators seeking roles such as preschool teacher, child care center director, family support specialist or early childhood consultant or specialist.
Mentor Collective
The UWA Mentor Collective program enhances your online learning experience by linking you one-on-one with a mentor. Students learn what to expect in school, while mentors build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders.
Program Detail
Next Start Date
January 13
Est. Program Length
1 year
Credit Hours
33
Course Length
8 weeks
Cost Per Credit
$429
Alabama Teaching Certification
Yes
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Course Details
Total Hours: 33
Program Completion Requirements
The educator candidate shall:
- Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25 or better in all courses in the approved program as verified on an official transcript with no grade below ‘C.’
- Make a satisfactory score on a written comprehensive examination documenting mastery of the curriculum of the program.
Requirements for Alabama Class A Certification
- Meet all program requirements.
- Hold a valid bachelor’s-level professional educator certificate in the same teaching field(s) in which the Class A Professional Educator Certificate is sought.
- Have an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution documenting an earned master’s degree.
Admissions
To be admitted to this program, the prospective educator candidate must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies, including fingerprints/verification of background clearance, and hold a valid bachelor’s-level Professional Educator Certificate in the same teaching field(s) in which the Class A Professional Educator Certificate is sought.
Your experience at the University of West Alabama is designed to be as straightforward and convenient as possible. From the moment you apply, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance from an enrollment counselor. And once you’re in your program, you’ll have a personal success coach who can answer your questions and help with anything you need.
Simply follow these steps to get started.
- Complete an online application.
- Submit official college and institution transcripts (if applicable).
- Email: transcripts.westalabama@risepoint.com
- Mail: Transcript Processing Center – University of West Alabama 851 Trafalgar Court, Suite 420 West, Maitland, FL 32751
Tuition
Graduate tuition is $429 per credit hour. There is a $60 technology fee each semester.
The University of West Alabama is dedicated to keeping education costs affordable and providing students with a full range of grants, scholarships and loans. Approximately 80 percent of UWA students receive some type of financial aid to support their studies. To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The school code for UWA is 001024.
Transfer
UWA may accept up to 9 hours at the Graduate level for matching courses and curriculums for most programs.
