Now you can earn an online degree from an accredited, traditional
four-year university in as little as 18 months. Post University's
online degree programs – master's degrees, bachelor's
degrees, associate's degrees and certificate programs –
offer the same accredited curricula as their on-campus
equivalents.
Post University offers accelerated online degree programs and
professional certificates designed especially for adults looking
to resume or advance their careers while juggling work, family,
or other commitments.
How does it work? You just log on and complete your class work
whenever it's convenient. And with six, eight-week modules
offered throughout the year, it's always a good time to begin
your studies at Post University.
Certificate - Early Childhood Education (Online)
The Early Childhood Education Certificate program provides
students with the professional training comparable to
fulfilling the educational requirements of the Child
Development Associate Credential. Students in this program will
receive training in the basic principles of early childhood for
entry level teaching positions in early care and education
centers, nursery schools, Head Start programs, hospital
settings and community facilities.
The Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate is a
certification program in the administration of early childhood
education programs. This program is focused on the
developmental needs of young children as well as the business
aspects of organizing and managing early childhood programs.
Our Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate
program is for those individuals who are interested in the
management of programs for young children. This program can
also be viewed as first step towards an Associate in Science
and, ultimately, a bachelor's degree. This certificate includes
two education-related courses as well as business courses in
computers, marketing and administration.
Associate of Science Programs
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Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education (Online)
The Post University Early Childhood Education program provides
a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes the development and
application of age-appropriate approaches to the education of
young children.
Post University's Early Childhood program will prepare you for
immediate employment as early childhood teachers in school
districts as well as in public, private or corporate settings.
If you later seek teacher certification the Associate in
Science degree program will also permit transfer into a
baccalaureate degree program. You will study child development,
psychology and age appropriate approaches to literature,
math/science and social studies. This program includes
practicum's undertaken at an arranged site near you.
The Early Childhood Education program provides an excellent
beginning point for a career in education. Exceptional career
opportunities are increasing nationwide for qualified
professionals in this field. So feel confident that you are
making a sound career choice and the right decision in choosing
Post University to meet your educational needs.
Bachelor of Science Programs
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Bachelor of Science - Child Studies (Online)
Post University's B.S. in Child Studies Program builds upon the
university's successful Associate degree program in Early
Childhood Education (ECE). It offers an integrated curriculum
of general education and career-specific coursework designed to
respond to a national focus on ensuring that young children
receive quality education and developmental opportunities.
Because career opportunities in the area of early childhood
education are expected to grow more than 20 percent in the next
several years, Post University's B.S. degree in Child Studies
prepares students to meet a growing demand for greater
professionalism in the early childhood workforce.
To provide greater convenience for students interested in early
childhood education, this baccalaureate program in Child
Studies is offered at Post University's Waterbury campus, at
its regional locations and through Post University's Online
Accelerated Degree Program (ADP).
Master of Science Programs
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Master of Science - Education (Online)
Average Cost per Credit: $500/credit hour, no additional fees.
The Post University Masters of Education (M.Ed.) online degree
program meets the growing need for creative, innovative
educators who can rise to the challenges and opportunities of
today's and tomorrow's education environments. The program
provides a flexible, convenient way for working adults to earn
their M.Ed. in as little as 12 months.
Post University's M.Ed. Online Degree Program is a
non-licensure program that includes two areas of concentration:
Teaching & Learning
The Post University M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning is for
teaching and/or curriculum professionals from varied
education settings who seek a creative and innovative program
to develop their curriculum and instructional skills. The
concentration focuses on research-based teaching strategies
that promote learning and enhance achievement in all
education settings. It also provides differentiated learning
experience so that students may pursue projects of interest
to them. This is a non-licensure program.
Instructional Design & Technology
The Post University M.Ed. in Instructional Design &
Technology is for education, training, and development
professionals who want to develop advanced skills in the
planning and creation of learning experiences using
technology. The program encourages students to be creative in
their approach to designing and assessing effective
technology-driven learning experiences. It also provides
differentiated learning experience so that students may
pursue projects of interest to them. This is a non-licensure
program.
The program curricula for both concentrations include a unique
futures thread that focuses on innovation and creativity to
help students shape the future of education.
