Dec 11, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Education, MSE


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Purpose of the Degree

The purpose of the M.S.E. degree in Early Childhood Education is to offer educators and educators-in-training a planned program of study focusing on the developmental and educational needs of young children. The program of study outlines herein leads to the successful completion of the graduate degree. This is not a “program of study” leading to initial teaching licensure.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission into the Master of Science in Education degree program in Early Childhood Education must meet the admission requirements of Graduate Admissions. In addition, applicants must have a valid teaching license (Arkansas or other state).

Unconditional Admission: In addition to Graduate Admissions criteria, academic proficiency must be established through satisfaction of the following admissions selection criteria:

  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (or 3.25 on the last 60 hours)

Conditional Admission: In addition to Graduate Admissions criteria for conditional admission, academic proficiency must be established through satisfaction of the following admission selection criteria:

  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5

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