• Instructional coach
• Childcare center director
• Child development specialist
• Early childhood education consultant
• Researcher in early childhood education
• Early childhood program coordinator
• Adjunct faculty
• Pursuing teaching certification
• Pursuing doctoral studies

1. Complete the GradCAS application
2. Submit application fee ($49 for domestic; $69 for international)
3. Submit the following required documents:
   • Official e-transcripts from all US institutions attended are to be sent to GradCAS through their online order portal. If your institution does not have official e-transcripts available, they can be mailed to the GradCAS processing center.
   • International Students click here.
4. Curriculum Vitae (preferred) or résumé
5. Supplemental Information Form:
   • We strongly encourage contacting potential faculty mentor(s) prior to applying to the program to ensure sufficient space in Faculty labs and compatibility of research interests. Please select up to three faculty members in ranking order of priority.
   • Thesis Track Applicants: This form will also be used to indicate if they would like to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship.

• 2.6 cumulative GPA (or 3.0 last 60 hr)

The Department has the right to examine students' prerequisites, accept equivalent hours, or require additional work.

*Students falling below the GPA minimum are encouraged to apply. Students are evaluated holistically based on several criteria.

Courses Offered

• Flexible full-time or part-time employment

Degree Tracks

• Thesis Track: 36 credit hours (CH)
• Graduate Research Project: 36 CH

Average Time to Complete

• 2 Years

Degree Path

• B.A.A.S.