Overview

After successfully completing program requirements, you’ll earn your M.Ed. and be recommended for a license to teach in early childhood classrooms (birth-3rd grade) in Minnesota.

The Early Childhood Education program of the University of Minnesota is for students pursuing their first Minnesota teaching license. There are no prerequisite courses required for admission.

If you already have a license to teach elementary education in Minnesota, see our additional licensure program for information about how to add an early childhood education license.

Job outlook

Preschool teachers

Kindergarten teachers

Elementary school teachers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Psychology

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Facilitating Social and Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Education

Facilitating Cognitive and Language Learning in Early Childhood Education

Facilitating Creative and Motor Learning in Early Childhood Education

Education of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Children with Disabilities: Introduction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

32 to 40 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 424 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Unofficial transcripts

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.80. International students must submit an English translation of their transcript.

Personal statement: Tell us about what factors have drawn you to teaching. (You might include personal, social, or professional inspirations)

Resume or CV

Two letters of recommendation

Application Fee: $75 ($95 for international applicants). Must be paid online with credit card

English language test scores

Coursework completed outside of the United States: A professional credential center must perform a “course-by-course” evaluation of your transcripts

Tuition Fee

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International

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

19104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9552 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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