Learn the best approaches for teaching children from pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Through coursework and authentic practical experiences, students learn child development, curriculum development, developmentally appropriate practice, working with diverse populations, and advocacy.
In-classroom experiences help students learn to apply their course content and develop into excellent educators.
Programs of Study
Our bachelor’s degree will prepare you to teach in preschool-third grade settings. We focus on combining child development with appropriate teaching practices. You will develop problem solving skills for teaching young children, learn to reflect on the choices you make, and continually improve your teaching.
Our outstanding faculty care about your future and about young children, so contact us today!
This program is offered on-campus only.
Auburn’s Early Childhood Education master’s degree programs prepare you to apply theoretical and research knowledge to your teaching. You’ll deepen your understanding of the use of reflection to make wise decisions about teaching young learners. In your coursework, you’ll focus on social constructivist approaches to solve practical problems in the education of young children.
Our M.S. non-certification program provides an interdisciplinary graduate-level education for community-based or international educators who do not wish to gain teacher certification/licensure in the United States.
The M.S. degree does not lead to professional educator certification.
Courses in this program are offered on campus and online.
Auburn’s Early Childhood Education master’s degree programs prepare you to apply theoretical and research knowledge to your teaching. You’ll deepen your understanding of the use of reflection to make wise decisions about teaching young learners. In your coursework, you’ll focus on social constructivist approaches to solve practical problems in the education of young children. As a graduate of our M.Ed. program, you’ll be eligible to apply for Alabama Class A professional educator certification.
The M.Ed. degree leads to recommendation for Class A Alabama professional educator certification.
Courses in this program are offered on campus and online.
If you have a master’s degree but aren’t sure you want to pursue a Ph.D., an Ed.S. may be right for you. Our social constructivist approach and careful faculty mentorship will help you gain knowledge and skills and prepare you for a variety of career paths and future graduate study. The choice is up to you! You’ll complete your degree with an independent field project and be ready for whatever your future holds!
The Ed.S. degree leads to recommendation for Class AA Alabama professional educator certification.
Courses in this program are offered on campus and online.
Auburn’s Ph.D. program in early childhood education prepares you for success in several career paths. Our graduates work as university faculty, curriculum supervisors, and leaders in early childhood education. Our program focuses on social constructivist theory and practice. Through coursework and faculty mentorship, you’ll develop knowledge and research skills for success. You’ll complete your degree with independent research resulting in your dissertation.
Ph.D. programs are not part of the Auburn University approved Educator Preparation Programs. The state of Alabama does not have certification/license at this level and therefore this degree is not eligible for reciprocity in other states.
My favorite attribute of my program is the way that it fosters close friendships and encouraging environments. We have participated in project investigations that facilitate student interests, case studies that evaluate students from the beginning to the end of the semester, as well as fieldwork opportunities that allow us to determine which strategies are beneficial to the classroom.
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Program Faculty
The Early Childhood Teacher Education Program has operated the Summer Enrichment Program for over 25 years providing developmentally appropriate educational experiences for children aged 3.5 – 7.5 years of age.
