Overview

Eastern Connecticut State University graduates the greatest number of Early Childhood majors in Connecticut. Early Childhood students become communities of learners as they prepare to become future teachers in a cohort model.

Overview

Faculty members and teacher candidates are active participants in the nationally renowned Center for Early Childhood Education and the nationally accredited model preschool Child and Family Development Resource Center, and as partners in regional schools throughout eastern Connecticut. Teaching candidates spend more than 600 hours in classrooms. Additional teaching endorsements available in special ed, health, music, art and world languages. Graduates can earn their advanced master’s degree in Education at Eastern with one additional year of study.

The first five years of a person’s life are pivotal to their long-term development. As an early childhood educator, you can contribute to a child’s most significant period of cognitive, social and emotional development. Teaching candidates spend more than 600 hours in classrooms. Additional teaching endorsements available in special ed, health, music, art and world languages. Your skills will always be in demand and your expertise will truly make the difference in the life of a child.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Childhood

Creative Expression

Arts Pedagogy

Guiding Children's Behavior

Early Childhood Special Education

Play and Social Development
Language and Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National Early Action Deadline. Applications received after the Early Action deadline will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official secondary school transcript indicating courses completed with all grades

Official college transcript(s) from all previously attended universities (this is only required if you have attended college or taken college courses).

Proof of English Proficiency.

Copy of your passport.

Bank Statement and Affidavit or financial guarantee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

10498 USD / year

≈ 10498 USD / year
Out-of-State

10498 USD / year

≈ 10498 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6998 USD / year

≈ 6998 USD / year

Living costs

Windham

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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