Overview
About the program
The Early Childhood Education Program offers two Masters degrees at the University of Georgia. The Master of Education degree (MEd) is for individuals who already hold teacher certification. The Master of Arts in Teaching degree program (MAT ECCO) is for individuals who wish to gain initial certification to teach PK-5th grades along with earning a Masters degree.
Faculty and students work with projects that integrate research, teaching, and service through community engagement.
Local projects include:
- Professional Development School partnership with the Clarke County School District
- Science education professional development projects with surrounding school districts
- Collaboration with homeschooling families
- Neighborhood-based education center emphasizing creativity and critical literacies
Our faculty are highly productive, award-winning researchers and teachers. Our grant-funded projects expand knowledge around issues in teaching, learning, and learning to teach in varied contexts. Our faculty regularly publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and newspapers, and present at workshops.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Curriculum and teaching
- Historical and social foundations
- Psychological foundations
- School subjects
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Early Childhood Education View 3578 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission and Application Procedures
- Readmission Procedures
- Deferring an Application
- Application Fee
- Transcripts and Academic Records
- Entrance Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Non-Degree or Transient Status
- Application Forms
- Summary of Materials
Tuition Fee
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International
28830 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28830 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
28830 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28830 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
9790 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9790 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Athens
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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