Overview

About the Program

The Child Study and Early Education program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst emphasizes the study of the child individually and in groups, and with close attention to cultural context, in order to develop accurate assessments and effective programming. Students may focus specifically on early childhood education (infancy to eight years), family services, public policies for children and families, or interdisciplinary work in childhood studies.

Students come to the master program with experience in early childhood in diverse educational settings and many come with substantial international experience as well. This diversity allows students to enhance their understanding of early education and care in a broad range of contexts and settings. Masters students often go on to work in non-profits, early intervention, educational consultation, as well as returning to classrooms as teachers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child & Adolescent Development

Advanced Child Development

Language Development and Literacy

Anthropology of Childhood

Learning and Thinking in Childhood

Classroom Management for Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amherst Center, 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

A bachelor's degree in any field

Previous experience working with children, can be a practicum experience

Two letters of reference

Personal statement

Resume/CV

Transcripts

Online application

GRE is not required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37269 USD / year

≈ 37269 USD / year
Out-of-State

37269 USD / year

≈ 37269 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17969 USD / year

≈ 17969 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional: $32,772

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 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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Overview

About the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Amherst Center

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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