Program Details
You can dedicate your career to helping young children access quality education with an EdD in Leadership / Early Childhood Education. This major allows you to take on high-level leadership roles to ensure equitable and appropriate care and learning opportunities for our youngest students.
You will call on your previous education and experience to conduct original research on a topic of your choice. Students will learn about current and potential future issues in early childhood education. Graduates of this online early childhood education degree will be prepared to pursue careers in higher education, organizational leadership and administration, policy, advocacy, and politics.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Concordia University – Chicago is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- In addition to admission requirements, two years of teaching, child care or related experience acquired prior to completion of the doctoral program. Employer documentation of this experience must be included on the application for Graduate Admission or within a letter of recommendation.