Education Specialist: Early Childhood Education

Engage with the best teaching practices for young students through the University of West Alabama’s online Education Specialist in Early Childhood Education. The program, created for working professionals, enables you to create your own schedule as you balance your work and personal obligations. As a result, you’ll gain the benefits and training of a Ph.D. or Ed.D. program in the time it takes you to complete a master’s degree.

In 1 to 2 years, you’ll be able to progress through a program that furthers your knowledge base of subjects including early childhood theory, research, curriculum, and pedagogy. In the degree track, you’ll engage with topics that include leadership, language arts, instruction, math, science, and research as you gain a toolkit to best serve students in the earliest stages of their academic careers.

As a result of going through the program, you’ll be prepared to enter early childhood leader and advocate positions and other advanced positions. In these leadership positions, you’ll be perfectly suited to serve students of diverse and rural populations. Further, you’ll receive a post-master’s-level education and a Class AA Professional Certificate upon the completion of the degree.

Take your career as a teacher to the next level and request more information about the Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education today.

What You Can Expect

A Versatile Learning Environment

Study in a convenient setting that allows you to maintain your professional and personal schedule.

Expert Instruction

Learn from faculty who have real-world experience and hold the highest degrees in their field.

Affordability

Each program is competitively priced and 80 percent of students receive some type of financial aid. Scholarships are also available.

Affording Your Education

The University of West Alabama Online is dedicated to making your education as affordable as possible. Discover what it will cost — and how much you’ll save.