Overview

The term “unified” refers to the unification of general early education and early childhood special education knowledge and skills with a single early childhood preparation/credential.

Career Outcomes in Early Childhood Unified

The Early Childhood Unified program at the University of Kansas prepares graduates to understand the complexities and diversity of today’s educational system and to apply the most current knowledge about early childhood education and early childhood special education. Graduates of the program will have achieved both a master's degree and have satisfied the requirements for an initial teaching license in early childhood unified (birth through kindergarten) in Kansas. Potential position titles after graduation could include:

Professional development provider

Early interventionist

Family/parent educator

Kindergarten teacher

Early childhood educator

Early childhood special educator (ECSE)

Community-based itinerant ECSE teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Overview of Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education

Curriculum and Methods in Early Childhood

Inclusive Strategies and Interventions for Preschoolers:

Inclusive Strategies and Intervention for Infants and Toddlers:

Supporting Children with Significant Learning and Behavioral Concerns

Assessment in Early Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 389 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letter of Introduction

Professional Resume

Transcripts

Letters of Reference

Official Proof of English Proficiency

Official Statement of Financial Documentation

Professional Disposition Assessment

This Master’s degree in Early Childhood Unified is available for individuals and working professionals at both the main KU Campus in Lawrence, Kansas as well as the KU Edwards Campus in the greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
Regular admission requires a bachelor’s degree and a grade-point average (GPA) of at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20712 USD / year

≈ 20712 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8806 USD / year

≈ 8806 USD / year

Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 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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Career Outcomes in Early Childhood Unified

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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