Master of Science in Early Childhood and Family Development

Prepare to educate children and families. 

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Choose 1/3 of your classes and create a program that fits your career goals.

Receive a core education in the three areas of early childhood education, child development and family development. Our degree is not just a set of classes, but a preparation of the whole professional.

You set your pace. You can take one course a semester or finish in three semesters.

You may secure employment in the following roles, with this degree:

  • Child Care—teacher, assistant teacher, director, supervisor
  • Public and Private Schools—teacher, assistant teacher, supervisor, principal/administrator
  • Higher Education—instructor, tenure-track faculty, researcher, administrator, director, advisor
  • Local/State/National Government Agencies—agent, case manager, supervisor, director/administrator, consultant, regulator, instructor/trainer, content expert
  • Local/State/National Not-for-Profit Agencies—agent, supervisor, director/administrator, consultant, regulator, instructor/trainer, content expert
  • Local/State/National Social Agencies—agent, case manager, supervisor, director/administrator, consultant, regulator, instructor/trainer, content expert
  • Private Businesses—consultant, sales representative, inspectors, regulators, instructor/trainer, content expert

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Enjoy a high level of academic excellence.
Full-time faculty develop and teach the same curriculum online as taught on-campus.

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Maximize your investment of time and money.
Affordable tuition and 100% online coursework save you time and money.

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This program is a part of the Childhood Education and Family Studies department. Find out more about admission and program requirements and degree plans.

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