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Master's in Early Childhood Teaching

If you want to go further in the field of education and build on your bachelor’s degree, consider the M.S. in Early Childhood Teaching program at Indiana Wesleyan University. In just one year, you can develop the skills to guide our youngest learners through effective curriculum and teaching methods during their most formative years. This MS in Early Childhood studies can help you prepare for your next role in teaching or administrative career paths that align with biblical worldviews. With our flexible and convenient online format, you can continue your education without slowing down your current career.

Why Pursue My Master’s in Early Childhood Teaching at IWU?

There are several benefits to earning your MS in Early Childhood Teaching at IWU. We provide a full spectrum of student services, including tech support, tutoring, and full-time chaplains to all our students. Courses are taught by faculty with experience teaching P-12 level students. Their insight can help you build the confidence to lead and apply your learning in real settings. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career. Plus, we lock in the rate of your tuition once you start the program, eliminating the worry of unexpected increases in cost once you begin classes.

What Will I Learn in This MS in Early Childhood Teaching Program?

This MS in Early Childhood Teaching program is designed to help students apply advanced teaching and assessment methods to early childhood classrooms. Course topics span several key areas, including how we learn, the craft of teaching, research, and classroom action tools. This program is designed for teachers who were awarded a graduate-level Transition-to-Teaching (TTT) Early Childhood Education Certificate within the last ten years and became practicing classroom teachers. To qualify for acceptance into this program, applicants must have at least one year of teaching experience.

What Makes IWU Different?

Education Pioneer

IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.

Rooted in Christ

Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.

Superior Support

Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!

Tuition & Aid

18 Credit Hours

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$499/ Credit Hour

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial AidTuition Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
What You Will Study in This MS in Early Childhood Teaching Program

The curriculum for this MS in Early Childhood Studies teaching program covers how to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to use research using qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed methods research methodologies
  • Apply advanced knowledge of student learning for effective teaching for every student
  • Foster supportive school environments and improvements through data literacy and analysis
  • Synthesize self-reflection and data analysis to improve teaching abilities
  • Lead and collaborate with teachers, administrators, community organizations, and parents
  • Apply global perspectives and philosophies to your teaching practice
  • Apply biblical principles to your professional decision-making

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After Graduation
Potential Careers

  • Childcare Administrator
  • Educational Service Agency Specialist in Early Childhood
  • P-12 Teacher (or rank advancement with a master’s degree)
  • Support Services Professional (Family and Early Childhood Initiatives)


Work in Various Industries

  • Industry

Program Requirements
  • Successful awarding of a TTT Early Childhood Education Certificate within the last ten years.
  • Candidates need:
    • A valid (but not necessarily current) teacher’s license or (state, national, or international) equivalent.
  • At least one year of early childhood teaching experience as teacher of record with supporting documentation from a school administrator.
  • Supporting documentation demonstrating access to an early childhood classroom.
  • Successful completion of the M.S. curriculum.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B-" in each course.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
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Accreditation

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

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