Online EdS in Early Childhood Education

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Program Details

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Discover what it’s like to earn your EdS in Early Childhood Education online at Walden, from our transfer-of-credit policy to our engaging curriculum.

 

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAmount
Tuition45 quarter credit hours$670 per quarter hour

$30,150 

Program FeePer quarter$180

$1,620 

   

$31,770*

*This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Lead the Way Toward Better Learning Outcomes

In our early childhood education non-licensure program, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the complex family, cultural, societal, and developmental influences that affect child growth and learning. Learn what it takes to build programs and experiences that foster positive outcomes for diverse populations of children. Examine techniques for evaluating program effectiveness so that they can be continually improved.

 

Career Outlook

A child’s early years lay the foundation for lifelong learning, success, and well-being. Help more children get off to a strong start in the world with an early childhood education specialist degree from Walden.

An early childhood education specialist degree can position you as an expert and leader within your school, district, or organization. Open the door to new professional roles and responsibilities. Earn a valuable academic credential, and at a lower cost, than it takes to earn an EdD or PhD in Education—and transfer seamlessly into a doctorate program later if you choose to.

An EdS in Early Childhood Education can position you to pursue career options such as:2

  • Early childhood educator (non-licensure)
  • Early childhood leader/administrator (non-licensure)
  • Faculty, higher education
  • Child and family services professional

An EdS in Early Childhood Education can position you to work in settings such as:

  • Early childhood care and education centers
  • Community colleges
  • Private schools
  • Government and nongovernmental organizations

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

 

Walden’s Riley College of Education and Leadership has nearly

60,000

alumni.2

 

Program Learning Outcomes

All EdS graduates will be prepared to:

  • Apply discipline-specific knowledge to address issues in educational settings.
  • Apply evidence-based practices to address a problem within the academic and/or work environment and propose a solution.
  • Communicate information to a variety of stakeholders using oral and written formats.
  • Practice ethically as a professional in the field of education.
  • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to promote continuous improvement in educational settings.
  • Advocate for social change to make a positive impact in educational settings.
Specialization Learning Outcomes

In addition to the shared EdS learning outcomes above, Early Childhood Education graduates will be prepared to:

  • Apply research-based skills in the areas of child development and learning to evaluate practices and policies.
  • Apply effective leadership practices, including collaboration and advocacy, to promote positive outcomes for young children and families.
  • Apply responsible assessment practices to support healthy development and positive learning outcomes for young children.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of cultural responsiveness in interactions with children, families, community members, and early childhood professionals.
  • Integrate professional resources, including technology, to create effective solutions to authentic problems in the early childhood field.
  • Apply a variety of perspectives that are knowledgeable, reflective, and critical to promote professional growth and positive social change in the early childhood field.
  • Design a scholarly response to address an early childhood education problem and contribute to the profession.

Meet Your Academic Team

Below are some of the distinguished faculty members who bring diverse industry expertise and a passion for teaching to the Walden community.

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