Overview

About the program

The Early Childhood Education Program offers two Masters degrees at the University of Georgia. The Master of Education degree (MEd) is for individuals who already hold teacher certification. The Master of Arts in Teaching degree program (MAT ECCO) is for individuals who wish to gain initial certification to teach PK-5th grades along with earning a Masters degree.

Faculty and students work with projects that integrate research, teaching, and service through community engagement.

Local projects include:

Professional Development School partnership with the Clarke County School District
Science education professional development projects with surrounding school districts
Collaboration with homeschooling families
Neighborhood-based education center emphasizing creativity and critical literacies

Our faculty are highly productive, award-winning researchers and teachers. Our grant-funded projects expand knowledge around issues in teaching, learning, and learning to teach in varied contexts. Our faculty regularly publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and newspapers, and present at workshops.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum and teaching

Historical and social foundations

Psychological foundations

School subjects

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Admission and Application Procedures

Readmission Procedures

Deferring an Application

Application Fee

Transcripts and Academic Records

Entrance Test Scores

Letters of Recommendation

Non-Degree or Transient Status

Application Forms

Summary of Materials

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30182 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9808 USD / year

≈ 9808 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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