Overview

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education-ITL at Grand Canyon University, which leads to initial teacher licensure, is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field. With a master’s in early childhood special education, graduates are prepared to successfully transition to a career in education.

Features

Aspiring ECSE teachers closely examine instructional and assessment methodologies, as well as the psychological, emotional and developmental needs of young children.

Candidates will explore field experience opportunities in both inclusive learning environments and special education birth-pre-k and K-3 environments. CGU candidates are trained to serve as effective advocates who positively influence children, families and communities in which they teach.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Early Childhood and Special Education

U.S. and Arizona Constitutions for Teacher Candidates

Foundational Literacy Skills

Child Development Including Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Child, Family, Cultural, Community Relationships, and Advocacy

Language, Literacy, and Communication in Early Childhood/Special Education

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

GCU has a rolling admission policy.

Language

English

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Credits

53 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Education Special Education Early Childhood Education View 1316 other Masters in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

500

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate applicants may be accepted at Grand Canyon University with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or program that has been approved by GCU, with a 2.8 GPA or higher.

If you do not meet the GPA requirement, you may be eligible for admission with a graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college or program and passing test scores: GMAT, GRE.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32595 USD / full

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Out-of-State

32595 USD / full

≈ 32595 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32595 USD / full

≈ 32595 USD / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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