East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph. D. Early Childhood Education

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Human Development and Learning offers three Master of Arts degrees in early childhood education. These graduate programs provide specialized education preparation for those interested in young children's development from birth to eight years of age and their families. They focus on promoting the optimal developmental environment for young children, birth to eight years of age. The Master of Arts in Early
Childhood Education - Initial Licensure leads to licensure in PreK-3 in Tennessee. The Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education - Master Teacher and Researcher/Thesis programs train for leadership roles in early childhood education, teaching in quality programs for young children, administering programs, working with families, community services, and instruction at the community college level.

Eligibility Requirements:

1.Application fee.
2.Application form.
3.One official transcript of all previous undergraduate and graduate work.
4.Personal resume.
5.A personal essay that includes a written statement of career and educational goals, professional experience, and area of interest for the dissertation.
6.Four letters of recommendation.
7.An interview by members of the admission committee, when warranted.
8.Minimum 3.0 GPA or complete probation
9.Committee Reviewed
Grad Requirements:
1.A minimum of 69 semester credit hours of course work beyond the master's degree.
2.A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3.Completion of a required research apprenticeship and at least one of the additional apprenticeship options (university teaching, development of teachers, early intervention, or early childhood leadership.)
4.Passing the doctoral comprehensive candidacy examination.
5.Completion of a dissertation of publishable quality.
6.Passing the final dissertation defense.

# of Credits Required:

72

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999