Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Alternative Certification (MAT) Program By University of Louisville |Top Universities

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Alternative Certification (MAT)

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

28,520 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Jun, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The field of early childhood education includes a vast number of professionals who begin working in early childhood settings when they turn 18 years of age. Since this group of professionals is working in child care settings full-time, a traditional program is not possible for them to continue on a pathway to a degree or certification. This program is designed to meet the needs of the working early childhood professional who will benefit from a completely online program and the opportunity to learn in their own classrooms while they teach and continue to improve their practice through ongoing professional learning opportunities.
This program is designed for candidates who are not certified teachers. The purpose of this program is to provide candidates currently holding a Bachelor’s (or graduate degree), a pathway to teacher certification while they are employed as a teacher of record in an approved early childhood classroom. Candidates must be concurrently enrolled and employed in order to maintain the temporary provisional certificate. If a candidate is not enrolled or employed as the teacher of record, the Division of Educator Preparation and Certification must be immediately notified.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The field of early childhood education includes a vast number of professionals who begin working in early childhood settings when they turn 18 years of age. Since this group of professionals is working in child care settings full-time, a traditional program is not possible for them to continue on a pathway to a degree or certification. This program is designed to meet the needs of the working early childhood professional who will benefit from a completely online program and the opportunity to learn in their own classrooms while they teach and continue to improve their practice through ongoing professional learning opportunities.
This program is designed for candidates who are not certified teachers. The purpose of this program is to provide candidates currently holding a Bachelor’s (or graduate degree), a pathway to teacher certification while they are employed as a teacher of record in an approved early childhood classroom. Candidates must be concurrently enrolled and employed in order to maintain the temporary provisional certificate. If a candidate is not enrolled or employed as the teacher of record, the Division of Educator Preparation and Certification must be immediately notified.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
2.75+
79+
  1. Application to Graduate School . This should be completed three to four weeks prior to the application deadline.
  2. Minimum test scores  as required by EPSB. Please note: when submitting test scores through ETS, use the general University of Louisville code, 1838.
  3. Bachelor's degree  with minimum undergraduate degree GPA of 2.75 ( official transcripts  required)
  4. C or higher in  ENGL 102  (or equivalent) and oral communication courses
  5. TOEFL
  6. Professional Statement
  7. Signed Professional Code of Ethics/Technology User Agreement/Statement of Understanding of Admissions Guidelines
  8. Three  Letters of Recommendation
  9. Interview
01 Jun 2023
2 Years
Jan
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
10,627 USD

International Students

28,520 USD
-

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