The University of Dayton first opened its doors in 1850 as St. Mary's School for Boys. Today, the Catholic institution serves over 11,500 students annually.

The completely online master of science in education in early childhood leadership and advocacy program requires 29-32 credits for completion, depending on the focus area chosen. Students can choose between early childhood leadership and early childhood advocacy.

Admission requirements include official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, personal statement or resume, and either 2.75 minimum GPA or GRE/GMAT scores.

South Alabama currently hosts more than 14,000 students across over 100 offered programs of study.

The Leadership and Teacher Education Department offers a fully online master of education in early childhood education program requiring 30 credits for completion. Curriculum builds on previous academic achievements for those holding a Class B Professional Early Childhood Certificate.

Prospective students must hold a bachelor degree from an accredited institution and submit official transcripts showing minimum 2.5 GPA, proof of Class B Professional Early Childhood Certificate, and personal statement.

UHCL opened its doors in 1974 and has since grown to support more than 9,100 students annually. The institution currently offers more than 90 degree programs across four colleges.

The completely online master of science in early childhood education program teaches how to more actively engage children up to 8 years of age. Students can complete the 36 credit program in as little as three semesters.

Admission requirements include official transcripts showing bachelor degree completion and official GMAT, GRE, or MAT scores.

Ranked 17 in top value school in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, CUNE follows deep Lutheran traditions over more than 100 offered undergraduate and graduate programs.

Concordia's fully online master of education in early childhood education program requires 36 credits for completion at a cost of $425 per credit. Students can complete the traditional program in as little as 24 months or choose a fast track option and complete studies in as little as 20 months.

Graduate admissions requires students to submit an online application, official transcripts, letter of intent, and resume.

Founded in 1899, NAU has grown to support 95 undergraduate programs and 76 graduate programs across nine schools and colleges.

NAU Online's master of education in early childhood education requires 30 units for completion. Students must choose one of four offered areas of emphasis: early childhood teacher, early childhood leadership, early childhood multiage, or early childhood national board preparation.

Admission requirements include official transcripts showing bachelor degree completion with minimum 3.0 GPA, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and personal statement.

With more than 100 offered academic programs, Edinboro stands as northwestern Pennsylvania region's largest and most comprehensive institution of higher education.

EU's online master of education in early childhood education degree requires 30 credits for completion. Students can complete required coursework in as little as 18 months with summer learning. A week long summer residency requirement can take place at a local school for distance learners.

The program accepts rolling admissions. Prospective students must submit official transcripts and complete and online application.

Portland State currently hosts more than 26,000 students across 211 offered programs of study.

The CAEP-accredited, fully online master's in early childhood: inclusive education program requires 45 credits for completion. Curriculum focuses on inclusive education for young children and their families.

The institution offers rolling admissions. To apply, prospective students will submit official transcripts showing minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, proof of one or more years of work or volunteer experience in early childhood or practicum experience through a college program or the ability to complete volunteer and/or work experience during studies.

Designated a doctoral research institution with high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Boise State serves over 26,000 students across 200 areas of study.

The fully online master of education in early and special education program, designed to enhance professional development in early childhood intervention and special education, includes core requirements and content area requirements totaling 34 credits.

Prospective students must submit official transcripts proving bachelor degree completion, latter of application, and two letters of recommendation.

Deemed an access institution, Albany State University promotes student success for all by welcoming students from varying levels of academic preparation.

Albany State's master of education in early childhood education requires 36 credits for completion. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA with no individual course grade below a "B" in area C of the program in order to sit for a culmination of studies comprehensive exam as part of graduation requirements.

Admission requirements include an undergraduate degree in early childhood education, clear renewable state of GA teaching certificate in discipline, three letters of recommendation, writing sample, and College of Education disposition statement.

Founded in 1878, the small, nonprofit institution currently offers more than 90 areas of study and boasts a 12-to-one student-to-faculty ratio.

The completely online master of education in early childhood education program requires 30 credits for completion. Students can choose between three offered specializations: special education, teaching, and administration.

Students can apply to three of the five terms per year in September, January, or May by submitting official transcripts proving bachelor degree completion, resume, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and availability for personal interview.

Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, the private, Christ-centered institution offers more than 80 areas of study and supports more than 5,000 undergraduate, graduate, and online students.

CSP's completely online master of arts in education with early childhood education emphasis degree requires 30 credits for completion. Coursework highlights include family systems for educators, curriculum and education in early childhood education, and methods, advocacy, and leadership in early childhood education. To apply, students will submit official transcripts and personal statement.

Chartered in 1835 as a church-related female academy, UWA currently houses more than 90 fields of study across five schools and a graduate college.

The fully online master of education in early childhood development program requires 34 credits for completion with a typical completion window of one year. Curriculum topics include planning, technology, and psychology.

Prospective students will complete and online application through the School of Graduate Studies and must meet fit their admission criteria, including fingerprints/verification of background clearance. Additionally, students will submit official transcripts directly to the program.

The private, liberal arts institution was founded in 1864 as Addison Lutheran Teachers Seminary. Today, more than 6,000 students attend annually.

CU Chicago's online master of arts in early childhood development degree requires 30 credits for completion with a typically completion timeframe of 12 to 24 months. The program does not lead to licensure.

Admission requirements include an objective statement, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, two years of professional experience with early childhood development, and prerequisite coursework completion.

An act of the Alabama Legislature established Troy State Normal School in 1887. Now Troy University, the institution offers more than 260 programs of study across five colleges.

Troy's online master of science in early childhood education requires 36 credits for completion, consisting of 18 credits of required core courses, 15 credits of teaching field courses, and a three-credit required capstone. At least nine credits of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.

Prospective students must complete an online application and submit official transcripts, GRE or GMAT scores, and a letter of recommendation.

Over 9,500 students attend Mercy at locations in Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, Bronx, and online. The institution offers more than 40 degree programs completely online.

The master of science in early childhood education: birth to grade 2 program offered through the School of Education requires 39 credits for completion. Students can choose to combine curriculum to pursue a dual certificate in childhood education or students with disabilities.

To apply, students will complete an online application and submit official transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, test scores, and any additional transcripts from other colleges or universities.