Early Childhood Education, M.S.Ed.

CIP: 131210

To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 with a 3.0 GPA in the first eight semester hours of graduate study at Northwest in the major where admission is requested
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 with a 3.0 GPA in the first six semester hours of graduate study at Northwest in the major where admission is requested
• Documentation of ONE of the following:
  • Valid teaching certificate or two years prior to teaching with a valid teaching certificate
  • Successful completion of nationally normed educational performance assessment (MEES, EdTPA, etc.)
  • Successful completion of master’s degree from a institutionally accredited institution with at least a 2.75 GPA
  • School analytical writing assessment that is evaluated using a writing scoring guide based on the modified CUNY scales with a score of 4.0 or higher
  • 3.5 or higher on the analytical writing measure of the GRE®
  • National Board Certification

Extra Requirements:

1. To meet exit comprehensive requirements, students are required to complete an assessment of Competency Mastery. The assessment will include a reference to artifact/course content, and reflection/video submission on a culmination of student learning and personal growth as an early childhood advocate and leader. The culmination assessment will be administered during EDCI 62630 - Field Experience in Early Childhood  
2. A research component form must be turned in to the Graduate Office prior to graduation