Highlights
Tuition fee
10612 USD / year
10612 USD / year
4960 USD / year
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Tuition fee
10612 USD / year
10612 USD / year
4960 USD / year
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Duration
30 months
Duration
30 months
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Taught in
English
Taught in
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About

Through a cohort model, teachers in the Education - Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education Emphasis programme at California State University Fullerton engage in small learning communities that encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and the development of knowledge and skills that will help prepare teachers for leadership responsibilities.

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Overview

Key facts

The programme at California State University Fullerton  focuses on core concepts of equity, educational technology integration, and the 4 Cs (critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration) to prepare preschool through grade 8 teachers to foster and use a student-centered approach to better meet the needs of all their students.

This  Education - Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education Emphasis is designed to meet the greater community and professional need for quality education during the critical early years of school. The educational demand for sound planning and instruction in preschool, kindergarten, and the primary grades calls for effective specialists in early childhood education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Survey of Educational Research
  • Graduate Studies: Learning Theory for Classroom Use 
  • Curriculum Theory and Development
  • Reading/Language Arts in the Early Childhood Curriculum
  • Teaching and Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom 
  • Social Studies, Science and Math in Early Childhood Education 

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
110
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
OR
4
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Fullerton, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
110
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
OR
4
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or GPA of 3.0 in last 60 units.

    The application review process allows us to consider experiences, attributes and other academic metrics as well as the value an applicant would contribute to learning and teaching. If you do not currently meet the minimum GPA requirements, we still encourage you to submit an application.

  • Successful completion of a teacher credential program. For information about obtaining a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, view our   credentials information.
  • If an applicant has not completed a credential program, the department will consider equivalent experience in lieu of a credential. 
  • No GRE required

Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    10612 USD / year
    10612 USD / year
  • Out-of-State
    10612 USD / year
    10612 USD / year
  • Domestic

    In-State
    4960 USD / year
    4960 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Education - Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education Emphasis.

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Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
The Darryl Curran Creative Photography Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
04 Sep 2026
Adopt-a-Titan Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
27 Mar 2027
Richard K. Leffingwell Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Barbara Paige Scholarship for the Performing Arts
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Jerry Samuelson Scholarship for the Arts
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
7500 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) & Cal State Fullerton Partnership

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Morningside Blaisdell-Hartsfield Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
The Avery Dạ-An Memorial Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Cecil B. Thompson Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Dr. Carol Channing and Mr. Harry Kullijian Arts Scholarship
Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
27 Mar 2027
Howard C. Christiansen Endowed Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Art Alliance Florence Millner Arnold Scholarship
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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Sep 2026
Issei Pioneers Scholarship

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Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
29 Mar 2027
Jim Sanders Media And Leadership Scholarship

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Fullerton, United States
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Giles T. Brown Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Emeriti Memorial Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships

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Fullerton, United States
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Grant
Various benefits
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Bobbe Browning Memorial Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Council of Building and Construction Trades Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
04 Sep 2026
Kelley McArthur Memorial Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
General Scholarship
Need-based

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
The Russell V. and Betty L. Benson Endowment Undergraduate Scholarship

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
7500 USD
Deadline
27 Mar 2027
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Fullerton, United States
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Grant
250 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Fullerton, United States
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Fullerton, United States
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Grant
2750 USD
Deadline
27 Mar 2027
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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Merit-based

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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Fullerton, United States
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Grant
1000 USD
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Fullerton, United States
Provided by university
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Fullerton, United States
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
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Various benefits
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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Various benefits
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25600 USD
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7000000 KRW
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20000 USD
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31 Mar 2027
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31 Jul 2026
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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31 Jan 2027
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30000 USD
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Various benefits
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50000 USD
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Various benefits
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31 Jul 2026
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16800 USD
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01 Oct 2026
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Various benefits
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15 Dec 2026
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16 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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31 Mar 2027
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2026
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01 Sep 2026
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30000 USD
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28000 USD
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33600 USD
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01 Oct 2026
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300000 HKD
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30 Sep 2026
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5000 USD
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31 Jul 2026
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300000 HKD
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01 Nov 2026
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2500 USD
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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1500 USD
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3500 USD
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2000 USD
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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31 Aug 2026
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2500 USD
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28 Sep 2026
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