Masters of Education: Early Childhood Education
The purpose of the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (birth to age eight, with an emphasis on preschool through third grade) is to provide a research-based Clemson University master’s degree program that strengthens the math, science, and technology knowledge-base and skills of early childhood teachers at the state, national, and international levels. Furthermore, this master’s degree program offers a thesis track, which will increase the number of professionals in the field of early childhood education who are prepared to continue graduate work, complete the terminal degree, and provide research and teaching contributions within South Carolina and the nation. There is currently a shortage of doctoral level professionals in early childhood education, and an important goal of this program is to provide a research-based master’s program that will encourage further graduate work.
Admission Requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Admission to the Clemson Graduate School
- Meet all requirements of the Graduate School
- Copy of valid teaching certificate
- Competitive GRE scores
Clemson offers a variety of programs at UCG to serve the needs of working adults who want to pursue four-year and graduate-level degrees, but without having to leave Greenville. Most of the programs' courses are offered in the evenings, for the convenience of working adults. Some daytime and weekend classes are also available.