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Prospective Early Childhood Education Students

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On-Campus Doctoral Concentration

Doctoral Concentration

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Entry: Fall
Typical Course Load: Varies
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 10-15 Students
Application Deadline: January 31st

Program Completion: ~4 years

Ph.D. Graduate Minor

Graduate Minor

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Entry: Fall 
Typical Course Load: 6 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-time available
Average Class Size: 15-20 Students
Application Deadline: March 15 (Fall)

Program Completion: ~4 years

On-Campus M.A.E. (Traditional Early Childhood Track)

Master’s Program

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Entry: Spring/Summer/Fall
Typical Course Load: 6 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 10-15
Application Deadline: February 15th (Summer), June 15th (Fall), and October 15th (Spring)
Program Completion: ~2 years 
Coursework for School Leadership Track: Students enrolled in this track will take 32 credits (Program Plan) in courses aligned to leading schools and the Florida Educational Leadership Standards (FELS).

Online M.A.E. (Early Childhood Policy Track)

Master’s Program

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Entry: Spring/Summer/Fall
Typical Course Load: 6 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 10-15
Application Deadline: February 15th (Summer), June 15th (Fall), and October 15th (Spring)
Program Completion: ~2 years 
Coursework for Systems Track (non-certification): Students enrolled in this track will take 21 core credits (Program Plan) in educational leadership, with the option to take electives specializing in digital transformation (ed tech), research methods and evaluation (data leadership), policy, or other areas of interest.

Online M.A.E. (Early Childhood Practitioner Leader Track)

Master’s Program

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Entry: Spring/Summer/Fall
Typical Course Load: 6-9 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 10-15
Application Deadline: February 15th (Summer), June 15th (Fall), and October 15th (Spring)
Program Completion: ~3 years

Online Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Certificate Program

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Entry: Spring/Summer/Fall
Typical Course Load: 6 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 15-20
Application Deadline: February 15th (Summer), June 15th (Fall), and October 15th (Spring)
Program Completion: ~2 years

*Domestic students only. International student deadline is March 15.

Online Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education Policy

Certificate Program

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Entry: Spring/Summer/Fall
Typical Course Load: 6-9 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 10-15
Application Deadline: February 15th (Summer), June 15th (Fall), and October 15th (Spring)
Program Completion: ~3 years

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Undergraduate Program

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Entry: Spring/Summer/Fall
Typical Course Load: 6 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 15-20
Application Deadline: February 15th (Summer), June 15th (Fall), and October 15th (Spring)
Program Completion: ~2 years

*Domestic students only. International student deadline is March 15.

Online Undergraduate Minor in Early Childhood Studies

Undergraduate Minor

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Entry: Spring/Summer/Fall
Typical Course Load: 6-9 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 10-15
Application Deadline: February 15th (Summer), June 15th (Fall), and October 15th (Spring)
Program Completion: ~3 years

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