Program Overview

Overview of the Online Master of Education in Early Childhood Education – Teacher Certification

The online Master of Education in Early Childhood Education with teacher certification at Arizona State University prepares students to earn certification and gain hands-on experience working with children in grades K-3. The program includes advanced coursework, student teaching, and additional experiences in classroom settings.

Program Details

• Total classes: 14
• Weeks per class: 15
• Total credit hours: 36
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Degree Questions Answered

The program is designed for current or aspiring educators seeking official licensure to teach students in pre-K through third grade. It combines scholarly rigor with practical application, preparing students for a successful career in early childhood education.

Professional Licensure and Certification

Arizona State University's academic programs are designed to meet Arizona's requirements for professional licensure or certification. Completing an ASU program may not fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states.

Online ECE Master’s and Certification Courses

The program covers a variety of topics, including:

• Clinical Experience: Preschool Internship
• Clinical Experience: Early Childhood Internship (Grades K-3)
• Creating Equitable Learning Environment: Decision-Making & Action
• Foundations of Literacy: The Science of Reading
• Foundations of Diversity, Human Development and the Young Child
• Foundations of Early Childhood Education
• Inclusive Instructional Methodologies for Young Children
• Literacy Methods of Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of roles supporting young learners, including:

• After school program administrator
• Childcare director
• Children’s program manager
• Curriculum designer
• Daycare manager
• Education administrator
• Kindergarten teacher
• K-grade 3 teacher
• Preschool teacher

Expertise in Early Childhood Education

The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines, including cognitive science, psychology, and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices, and effects of education policy.

How to Apply

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. View the college's graduate program application deadlines.

Application Requirements

• Graduate admission application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation

Additional Admission Information

• An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.
• The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who have worked with the applicant in professional or academic capacities.
• The personal statement should describe the personal and professional goals that motivate the applicant to apply for this program.

Tuition Calculator

Use the calculator to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Join One of the Best Colleges of Education in the Nation

Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. The university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.