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CAGS-Ed./Early Childhood Education
Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Early Childhood Education teacher's instructions to enhance their professional competencies, improve their instructional practices, and expand their professional awareness to become more effective instructors with greater learning outcomes for their students. In this specialization, educators will learn to assess educational potential, create instructional programs, direct and coordinate learning activities, and manage early childhood classrooms. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.
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Ed.D./Early Childhood Education
The Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education program allows learners to explore a broad spectrum of topics from growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment, and stakeholder partnerships. The specialization is designed with an emphasis on the development of skills in scientific inquiry and leadership. Learners enrolled in this program will develop an understanding of theory related to the study of education in early childhood. Learners will apply research findings in an informed manner and conduct applied research and program evaluation.
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M.Ed./Early Childhood Education
This program is tailored for Master's degree learners who desire to model, coach, and guide young children through the first years of life when social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development occur. Skilled educators create an environment that serves as a foundation for a Child's health and well being. In this specialization, educators will learn to assess educational potential, create instructional programs, direct and coordinate learning activities, and manage early childhood classrooms.
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Ph.D.Ed/Early Childhood Education
Our Ph.D. in Education/Early Childhood Education degree program is designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings so candidates will develop an understanding of theory related to the study of education in early childhood. The program allows learners to explore a broad spectrum of topics from growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment, and stakeholder partnerships, and apply research findings in an informed manner. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
