$21,239 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Early Childhood Education
- MA in Early Childhood Education at the University Of Alabama is offered as a 2-years program.
- This university is ranked #2 by Niche for best college in Alabama 2020.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The traditional master’s program leads to a certification in early childhood education (birth – 8) only and is intended for students who currently have a teacher certification.
- Traditional master’s students gain knowledge and experience in working with young children with special needs and their families.
- The MA program consists of 33 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $17115 | $17115 |
| Health Insurance | $2124 | $2124 |
| Other Fees | $2000 | $2000 |
| Total Fees | $21239 | $21239 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 59 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 290 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 2.75/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
- Applicants must meet the current basic skills requirements of the Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program (AECAP).
- Applicants must hold current teaching certification in Early Childhood Education.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class with a GPA of at least 3.0 are required in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.