Overview

Our Early Childhood Education program at University of Hartford focuses on using an integrated model to prepare students to work with families, provide inclusive services for children, and collaborate with other industry professionals. Teachers will have the skills to work in public and private schools, childcare centers, and community-based programs with children between birth and age 8.

Classes are designed to meet the needs of adult learners, and you can continue to work full-time as you study. Classes generally meet one evening per week in the late afternoon or evening. Final student teaching experiences will require your availability during the day.

Key Features

Our master’s program offers a number of benefits:

Cross-disciplinary electives promote well-rounded teacher preparation and knowledge of early childhood development

Convenient, affordable evening classes offered in person and online

Rigorous professional preparation includes theory, fieldwork, student teaching, and internships at community partner schools

Learning focuses on complete early childhood from infants through age 8

Coursework Integrates understanding of typical and atypical child development to prepare students to teach children across the learning spectrum

Degree leads to diverse careers in early childhood or certification as a Connecticut teacher with focus in birth to age 3 or pre-kindergarten to grade 3

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophic and Cultural Issues in Contemporary Education

Children and Adults with Special Needs
Fundamentals of Reading Instruction

Applied Developmental and Learning Theories

Science & Technology

Model Programs in Early Childhood Education

Working with Families: The Child, the Home, and Community

Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

Birth–Kindergarten Integrated Curriculum

Student Teaching: Nursery- Kindergarten

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

18 SCH

18-42 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

West Hartford, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

The following application materials must be filed for applicants seeking the master's degree in education with an early childhood education emphasis:

official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions;

two letters of reference from professional or academic sources;

completed University of Hartford application for graduate study and application fee;

a letter of intent specifying the reasons for seeking admission;

a résumé outlining related education and professional experience; and

Taking the Praxis Core (formerly Praxis I) academic skills assessment or the SAT (administered after 2005) is required for prospective teachers by the Connecticut State Department of Education. Please submit test results as part of a complete application.

Tuition Fees

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12654 USD / full

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12654 USD / full

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12654 USD / full

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