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Early Childhood Education Degree Programs

Thinking of becoming a preschool teacher? Start by getting your degree in Early Childhood Education today. Early childhood teachers are the first to shape the minds of young children and mold the leaders of tomorrow. Search our directory of schools across the U.S. and Canada and choose from convenient and flexible online programs, or find a teaching college near you. Read in-depth school information pages, compare early childhood education programs and fill out our simple, online form to request free information directly from schools.

Spotlight Schools

Walden University

Walden's College of Education is the leader in education programs for working professionals because our curriculum is focused on helping educators develop as leaders in their learning communities.

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University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations and online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible for working students. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in education.

Online/Distance Programs

Ashford University - Online - Graduate Programs - Online

Master's

Assessment & Measurement, Child Development, Culturally Responsive Education, Distance Learning, Early Childhood Education, Education, Educational Technology, English Language Learner, Environmental Studies, Higher Education, Public Policy, Special Education, Teacher Leader, Teaching & Learning w/ Tech

Ashford University - Online - Undergraduate Programs - Online

Bachelor's

Child & Family Development, Early Childhood Ed, Ed & Public Policy, Elementary Ed, English Ed, History Ed, Physical Ed, Secondary Ed

Brandman University - Online - Online

Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's

Culture & Media Studies, General Education, Instructional Tech, Liberal Studies, Social Science, Sociology

Capella University - School of Education - Online

Master's | EdD | EdS | PhD | Grad Certificate

Adult Ed, College Teaching, Curriculum & Instruction, Education Admin, Educational Leadership & Mgmt, Educational Psychology, Enrollment Mgmt, Instructional Design for Online, IT Education, Nurse Ed, K - 12 Studies in Ed, Leadership, Management Ed, Postsecondary, Professional Studies, School Counseling, School Psychology, Special Ed Leadership, Reading, Training

Kaplan University - School of Arts and Sciences - Online

Associate's | Bachelor's

Child & Family Welfare, Ed Paraprofessional, Human Services, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies

Post University Online - Online

Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's

Child Studies, Early Childhood Education, Education

University of Phoenix - Online

Associate's | Master's | Doctorate | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Educational Specialist, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, Teacher Leadership

Walden University - Online - Online

Bachelor's | Master's | EdS | Post Bachelor's Certificate | PhD

Adolescent Literacy & Tech, Administrator Leadership, Assessment, Consultation, Counseling & Social Change, Counselor Education and Supervision, Curriculum, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Leadership & Admin, Ed Tech, Education, Elementary Reading, Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Forensic Mental Health, Integrating Technology, Learning Disabilities, Literacy, Mathematics, Middle-Level Ed, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, Special Ed, Science , Teacher Leadership, Teaching & Learning, Trauma & Crisis

Western Governors University - Online - Online

Bachelor's | Endorsement | Master's | MEd

Ed Leadership, English Language Learning, ESL, Instructional Design, Interdisciplinary Studies, Learning & Tech, Math Ed, Science Ed, Social Science, Special Ed, Teaching

Arizona

Ottawa University - Chandler

Campuses: Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix Campus

Certificate | Bachelor's | Master's

Early Childhood Ed, Education, Elementary Ed, Individualized Option, Special Ed

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Phoenix, Southern Arizona

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Arizona Alternative Cert Option, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Counseling, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Elementary Teacher's Ed

California

Brandman University - Palmdale

Campuses: Antelope Valley, Coachella Valley, Fairfield, Folsom, Modesto, Moreno Valley, Roseville, San Diego, Santa Maria, Travis, Walnut Creek, Yuba City

Master's | EdS | Credential | Bachelor's

Admin Services Credential, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Developement, Ed Leadership & Admin, Ed Specialist Credential, Elementary Ed, Instructional Tech, Liberal Arts, Multiple Subject Teaching/Credential, Professional Clear, Professional Learning Community, Reading, School Counseling, Ryan/1059, School Psych, Secondary Ed, Single Subject Credential, Special Ed, CLAD, Early Childhood Development, Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Credential, PPS Credential, Early Childhood Studies

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Bay Area, Central Valley, Sacramento, San Diego, Southern California

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, California Teachers of English Learners, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Leadership, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, California teachers of English Learners, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Technology, School Counseling, California Teachers of English Learners Cert, Californai TEachers of English Learners Cert

Colorado

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Colorado, Southern Colorado

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Higher ED Admin, Paraprofessional Ed, Principal Licensure, School Counseling, Counseling, Higher Ed

Connecticut

University of Phoenix - Fairfield County - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Counseling, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Special Ed

District of Columbia

University of Phoenix - Washington DC - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed

Florida

Brown Mackie College - Miami - Miami

Associate's

Early Childhood Education

Southwest Florida College - Fort Myers

Campuses: Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, Tampa

Associate's | Bachelor's | Diploma | Associate

Early Childhood Care & Mgmt, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa

Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Higher Ed Admin, Paraprofessional Ed, Special Ed, Elementary Teacher Ed, Higher Ed, Ed Tech

Georgia

Brown Mackie College - Atlanta - Atlanta

Associate's

Early Childhood Education

Shorter College - Lawrenceville

Campuses: Lawrenceville, North Atlanta, Riverdale

Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's

Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Ed, Education

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Columbus, Savannah

Certificate | Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Principal Licensure

Hawaii

University of Phoenix - Hawaii - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Idaho

University of Phoenix - Idaho - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed Admin, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Special Ed

Illinois

Kendall College - ECE - Chicago

Bachelor's

Early Childhood Ed

Rasmussen College - Romeoville/Joliet - Romeoville

Associate's

Early Childhood Ed

Indiana

Brown Mackie College - Michigan City

Campuses: Michigan City, South Bend

Associate's

Early Childhood Ed

University of Phoenix - Indianapolis - Various Locations

Master's

Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Early Childhood Ed

Kentucky

Sullivan University - Lexington

Campuses: Lexington, Louisville

Associate's

Early Childhood Education

Louisiana

University of Phoenix - Louisiana - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Maine

Andover College - Lewiston

Campuses: Lewiston, Portland

Certificate | Associate's

Early Childhood Education

Massachusetts

University of Phoenix - Central Massachusetts - Various Locations

Certificate | Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Michigan

University of Michigan - Flint - Office of Graduate Programs - Flint

Master's | Endorsement

American Culture, Biology, Cognitive Impairments, Early Childhood, Elementary Ed, Learning Disabilities, Literacy, Public Admin, Social Sciences, Special Ed, Tech in Ed

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Detroit, West Michigan

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed & Training, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Adult Ed, Elementary Ed

Minnesota

Rasmussen College - Brooklyn Park

Campuses: Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato

Associate's | Certificate

Child & Family Services, Child Care Specialist, Child Development, Early Childhood Ed, English Language Learner, Special Needs, Child w/Special Needs, Family & Child Services

Missouri

University of Phoenix - Springfield - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD

Administration & Supervision, Continuing Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Special Ed

Nevada

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Las Vegas, Nevada, Reno

Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, School Counseling, Admin & Supervision, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Counseling, Elementary Licensure, Computer Ed, Early Childhood

New Hampshire

Hesser College - Manchester

Campuses: Manchester, Portsmouth

Certificate | Associate's

Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Ed

New Mexico

University of Phoenix - New Mexico - Various Locations

Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Elementary Ed, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, School Counseling

New York

New York University - Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development - New York

Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PhD | Grad Certificate

Applied Psychological Studies, Art Ed, Arts & Humanities Ed, Bilingual Ed, Business Ed in Higher Ed, Childhood Ed, Counseling & Guidance, Counseling for Mental Health & Wellness, Counseling Psychology, Dance Ed, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Communication & Tech, Ed Leadership, Ed Psychology, Ed Theatre, English Ed, Environmental Conservation Ed, Foreign Language Ed, Higher Ed Admin , History of Ed, Int'l Ed, Literacy Ed, Mathematics Ed, Multicultural/Multilingual Studies, Music Ed, Philosophy of Ed, Psychological Development, School Psychology, Science Ed, Social Studies Ed, Sociology of Ed, Special Ed, Student Personnel Admin , Teaching & Learning, TESOL

North Carolina

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Charlotte, Raleigh

Certificate | Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Ohio

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Cleveland, Columbus

Certificate | Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Oregon

Marylhurst University - Marylhurst

MAT | Grad Certificate

Early Childhood/Elementary Ed, Middle & Secondary Ed, Reading

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University of Phoenix - Oregon - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed

Pennsylvania

McCann School of Business & Technology - Dickson City

Campuses: Dickson City, Hazleton, Pottsville, Sunbury

Associate's

Early Childhood Education

University of Phoenix - Harrisburg - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed Admin, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed

Tennessee

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Tech, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Special Ed, Ed Technology

Texas

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PhD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Science Ed, Secondary Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Ed

Utah

University of Phoenix - Utah - Various Locations

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Counseling, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Principal Licensure

Virginia

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Northern Virginia, Richmond

Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed

Wisconsin

Rasmussen College - Wausau - Wausau

Associate's

Child Development, Early Childhood Ed

Alberta

CDI College - Edmonton City Centre - Edmonton

Diploma

Early Childhood Education

British Columbia

Vancouver Career College - Burnaby

Campuses: Burnaby, Coquitlam, Kelowna, Surrey, Vancouver

Diploma