Master of Education in Elementary and Early Childhood Education

The M.Ed. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Kennesaw State University is for certified Early Childhood Education teachers who want to continue to increase their knowledge and expertise in the Early Childhood Education field and improve their teaching practices. 

The program allows certified teachers in Elementary education (P-5) to earn their M.Ed. in 13 months while continuing their teaching careers.

The program is entirely online and taught in a cohort format. Each cohort (group of students you begin classes with) is supported by graduate faculty who will mentor you and facilitate program delivery. 

The course schedule is provided in advance so you can coordinate your work and personal commitments.  Each semester's course start and end dates coincide as closely as possible with the public school calendar. 

In addition to completing the elementary education master's degree requirements, you’ll also earn an endorsement of KSU certificate as part of your degree requirements. This further enhances your marketability in the teaching profession. 

Endorsement or certification (you’ll choose one of the below) to complement and complete your degree requirements.  

Endorsements

Certificates

This stand-alone certificate does not lead to certification; however, candidates who complete the certificate program may transfer up to 9 graduate credits into the M.Ed. in Special Education.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Online

Number of Credit Hours: 30 Total Hours

Entry Terms: Fall, Summer

Time to Complete: One to Two Years

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall, July 1st
  • Summer, May 1st
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Admissions Requirements

  • Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

 

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Additional Program Requirements: 

  • A clear and renewable teaching certificate indicating B-K or P-5 certification.  
  • Two administrator recommendation forms. These two forms of recommendation must come from an educational professional who has taught or supervised your work and who can write with authority about your abilities as an educator.  

Elementary and Childhood Education Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

  • Approved by the GPSC — The Georgia Professional Standards Commission fully supports all degrees for the masters in Elementary and Childhood Education at Kennesaw State University.

  • 100% Online — The Ed.S. in Secondary and Middle Grades education is entirely online, providing you with flexibility for a balanced work-learn life.

  • Complete in 4 Semesters —You’ll be a part of a cohort group that starts in the summer and will complete their course work at the end of the following summer.

What can you do with an Elementary and Early Childhood Education degree?

The Masters of Education in Elementary and Early Childhood Education degree can lead to various professional jobs such as:

  • Childcare Center Director
  • Childcare Worker
  • Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Youth Program Director
  • Preschool Teacher
  • School Counselor
  • Researcher
  • Professional Development Consultant
  • Education Writer and Editor

Elementary and Early Childhood Education Salary and Career Information

Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Kennesaw State University
Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Education Building 
580 Parliament Garden Way NW, Mail Drop #0122 
Kennesaw, GA 30144 

Phone: 470-578-4377

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