M.S.Ed. in Elementary Education – Early Childhood Education Track

Early Childhood Education

M.S.Ed. in Elementary Education – Early Childhood Education Track

Build upon your bachelor’s degree and classroom experience to become a more effective educator through the master’s program in early childhood education.

In this 36-hour program, you’ll:

  • Organize and administer early education programs
  • Design curricula for early childhood programs
  • Gain a deeper understanding of child development

The degree offers a thesis or practicum option. You may also choose to take additional course work.

  • Application Deadlines
    Starting SemesterDeadline
    Fall Mar 1
    Spring Nov 1
    Summer Mar 1

    International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.

  • Admission Requirements

    The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.

    Note: If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you should qualify for an application fee waiver. Click here for criteria and how to obtain the waiver.

    1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
    2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
    3. Completed online application that includes:
      • Personal statement
      • Resume (required from international students only)
      • Two letters of recommendation
      • GRE scores (required from international applicants only)
      • Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)

    Learn more about how to apply

  • Program Requirements
  • Tuition and Fees

    Per credit hour

    ResidencyTuition*
    Indiana resident$460.00
    Non-resident$1545.50

    *Does not include fees, which will vary depending on the number of credits enrolled. Find more information and calculate your expected costs at Student Central.

  • Funding
    • Learn about the variety of fellowships and assistantships available to graduate students.
    • Visit Student Central for information about financial assistance.
    • Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
    • Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit the Center for Veteran and Military Students to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.

The Early Childhood Education Program is primarily for individuals who already have a teaching license in early childhood or elementary education and are seeking advanced professional development. Students can choose to focus their courses on the study of preschool or primary education.

Course work focuses on supporting the healthy overall growth, development, learning and well-being of young children from birth through age 8 and families.

Our faculty

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Assistant Professor

Research Areas:
Early Childhood Education and Curriculum Studies
Email:
djcastne@iu.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8188
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Professor

Research Areas:
Professional well-being; teacher beliefs and practices across cultures and contexts; infant toddler care and education
Email:
mmcmulle@indiana.edu
Phone:
(812) 856-8393

Contact Us

Mary McMullen
ED 3206
(812) 856-8363
mmcmulle@indiana.edu