James Madison University   College of Education College of Education Early Childhood Education 17 West Grace Street, MSC 6702 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 US   Phone: 1-540-568-6131 Fax: 1-540-568-7860   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.T. - Early Childhood Education; M.Ed. with a concentration in Early Childhood Education On Campus   The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and are interested in initial licensure to teach young children in preschool and grades K-3. The Master of Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education is designed for preschool and kindergarten through third grade teachers who want to extend their professional competence through an in-depth examination of their own practice.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 771  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 599  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $743  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17064  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website