Early Childhood Policy In Institutes of Higher Education

The University of Florida’s Early Childhood Policy Centers Collaborative is one of five centers nationally funded and supported through the Early Childhood Policy In Institutes of Higher Education Initiative.  Learn more about ECP-IHE.


Early Childhood Policy Centers Collaborative

Programs of Study

The Early Childhood Policy Centers Collaborative provides collaborative graduate programs for leaders, practitioners, and researchers who wish to be at the forefront of early childhood policy.  The ECP-CC offers a 12 credit graduate certificate in early childhood policy as well as an online master’s degree in early childhood studies with a focus on early childhood policy. The graduate certificate is pursuable as a standalone credential or can be integrated into the coursework of current master’s and doctoral students. Both the graduate certificate and master’s are offered in an asynchronous, online format.

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Policy

  • Online coursework
  • 12 credit hours
  • Can be completed as a standalone credential or added to a master’s or doctoral degree

Online Master's Degree in Early Childhood Policy

  • Online coursework
  • 30 credit hours
  • Coursework across early childhood, public policy, educational leadership, and law
  • Field-based experiences in early childhood policy