Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Program Details

You can gain mastery in working with children from birth to eight years of age with the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from NSU. Designed for current teachers in Louisiana, this advanced program adds to the knowledge and skills you mastered at the undergraduate level.

Through both education courses and a practicum experience, your early childhood education curriculum aligns with standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Topics of study within early childhood education include:

  • Positive relationships with children, families, and communities
  • Primary administration and ethics
  • Trends and issues
  • Primary learning space design

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Occupational License

Additional Info

  • GRE waived with passing Praxis
  • Must hold a valid teaching certificate