Overview

The Department of Early and Elementary Education inspires and facilitates the development of diverse, exceptional teachers who provide quality education for all. By choosing the Early Childhood Education program from Salisbury University, you will find:

A straight path to accreditation. As a teacher candidate at SU, you will complete a rigorous program which meets state and national standards. This program is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for elementary school teacher certification (pre- K-grade 3). Faculty advisors work with you to develop a plan that meets your needs and prepares you to become eligible for a teaching certificate.
Award-winning faculty. At SU, you will learn from the best of the best. Members of our faculty have won recognition regionally and nationally, including the Fulbright Scholar honor, Maryland Regents Award and Maryland Professor of the Year honor. Our faculty are engaged in local professional development schools, working closely with prospective candidates and interns.
The latest in technology. The integration of new technologies for teaching, including the use of mobile devices, interactive boards and web-based learning, is a department priority. At SU, you can explore these exciting opportunities as you prepare to teach in the 21st century.

Careers for Early Childhood Education Majors

What can you do with a background in early years and childhood studies? Our work is guided by a conceptual framework centered on knowledge, skills and professional dispositions, critical for today’s educators to promote student success. Our program will help you grow into positions as a:

Child Care Worker
Children’s Museum Project Coordinator
Disabilities Specialist
Family Services Worker
Learning Mentor
Youth Sports Coach

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collaboration and Cooperation in Early Childhood Communities

Integrated Reading and Language Arts Birth-Age 4

Play and Creativity in Early Childhood Education

Integrating Early Childhood Curriculum

Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Classrooms

Teaching Science in Early Childhood Classrooms

Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood Classrooms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after the January 15th deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salisbury, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

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Official Transcripts, Diploma, Mark sheets - Original or attested copies of all transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets and certificates from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended are required.

Proof of English Proficiency

Official SAT or ACT Score - Though not required, international students are encouraged to provide SAT or ACT scores to Salisbury for admission and scholarship consideration.

Letter of Recommendation and Personal Statement - Though not required, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement are strongly encouraged.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19520 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19520 USD / year

≈ 19520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8016 USD / year

≈ 8016 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Regional Hagerstown (USMH): $13,520 per year

Living costs

Salisbury

United States

1300 - 2201 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Careers for Early Childhood Education Majors

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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