MS in Early Childhood Studies

Walden University shares your commitment to education, and is dedicated to enhancing educator effectiveness.

Start date

11/25/2024: Course-Based
12/2/2024: Tempo-Based

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HLC Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Walden University is proud to be recognized as the No. 2 granter of early childhood education master’s degrees.1

Develop the practical strategies and tools required to plan curricula and create caring, respectful learning environments. Walden’s MS in Early Childhood Studies (Non-Licensure) program offers two ways to complete your program. Choose from traditional course-based learning or Tempo Learning competency-based options.

Aligned with professional guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our program allows you to:

  • Examine the role of play in healthy development and the impact of trauma and mental health issues on children and families.
  • Set your schedule, learning when and how it works best for you.
  • Use your work experience to speed your progress.

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MS in Early Childhood Studies Specializations

Two Ways to Learn

You have a unique learning style and a unique schedule. That’s why Walden offers you more than one way to learn.

Tempo Learning®

Self-paced curriculum with no weekly deadlines

complete in 11 months*

Ideal if you're a self-motivated learner with strong time management skills.
3-month subscription pricing
Flexible schedule
Personal Academic Coach

Course-Based

Faculty-guided path for collaborative learners

complete in 15 months#

Ideal if you prefer predictability, deadlines and a traditional learning format.
Pay by the course
Pre-set schedule
Instructor-led courses

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Why earn your MS in Early Childhood Studies at Walden

Learn From an ECS Expert

Walden University is proud to be recognized as the No. 2 granter of early childhood education master’s degrees.

EXPLORE CUTTING-EDGE TOPICS

Examine the role of play in healthy development and the impact of trauma and mental health issues on children and families.

FIND YOUR VOICE

Our master’s in early childhood education program facilitates your development as a leader and advocate in the early childhood field.

MASTER CURRENT BEST PRACTICES

Our program is aligned with professional guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
“Walden is so much more than an online university; it is a university that cares about your success as a person.”
Seletha Tucker ’14 | MS in Early Childhood Studies

1Source: 2021 IPEDS data

2Walden's Believe & Achieve Scholarship™ is available for new students starting on February 6, 2023, and later. For a full list of eligible programs and details on award amounts and eligibility visit www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships-details. Tuition-free coursework must be applied to the final courses in the program of enrollment prior to graduation.

3A 10% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Veterans Administration who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.

Enrollment Restrictions by State: Walden currently cannot enroll residents of specific states into the MS in Early Childhood Studies Program. Please Visit www.waldenu.edu/about/accreditation/state-authorization-and-program-licensure for more information.

Note on Licensure Teacher Licensure or Certification: This program does not lead to teacher licensure or certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual childcare setting as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.