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Within this Early Childhood - Inclusive Education MA degree from Portland State University, graduates understand how to implement an inclusive approach, guided by a commitment to anti-bias education. This non-licensure program allows you to complete at your own pace, typically in two years, with a focus on one of the following specializations: Infant Toddler Mental Health, Constructivism, Early Childhood Special Education, or a Distributed Pathway.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Early Childhood - Inclusive Education degree from Portland State University advance as leaders in their field. Graduates immerse themselves in inclusive early childhood programs, including preschools, infant/toddler classrooms, public programs, and Head Start centers. O

ther graduates have pursued careers in mental health, curriculum development, teacher mentorship, and a range of social and community organizations serving families.

Our graduates work as:

Early Childhood Educators
K-2 Teachers (this program does not offer state teacher licensure)
Pedagogical Leads and Directors
State-level specialist and coordinators
Home Visitors and Home Visitor Supervisors
Faculty and professional development coordinators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Childhood and Inclusive Education
Child Development and Critical Perspectives in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Social Justice and Transformative Practice in Early Childhood Inclusive Education
Action Research Proposal
Action Research Implementation

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

To be considered for admissions in the MS/MA in Early Childhood: Inclusive Education, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with:

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 OR

A cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 (a minimum of 9 credits).

Experience working with young children and/or families is highly valued. We look for:

One or more years of work or volunteer experience in early childhood or related programs OR
Related fieldwork/practicum experience through a college program OR
The ability to organize and complete volunteer and/or work experience during your time in the ECE degree program

Tuition Fees

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9120 USD / year

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9120 USD / year

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6312 USD / year

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