Early Childhood Education

Master of Arts in Teaching

(48 Credit Hours)

This program will prepare you to lead and inspire children in pre-kindergarten through the third grade, and become an advocate for the youth in your classroom. The program leads to early childhood certification/licensure.

Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Admissions Criteria

• Official transcripts from all academic institutions; minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5
• Official GRE scores; official TOEFL scores if your primary language is not English
• Undergraduate coursework reflecting a broad liberal arts background.
• Professional résumé and two letters of recommendation regarding your academic work/experience (one from someone who has observed you working with children).
• A cover letter stating your reasons for pursuing a teaching career, a self- assessment of professional goals, and statement of ability to perform essential teaching duties under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

2012-13 Tuition

in-state: $455 per credit hour
out-of-state: $1,160 per credit hour

Application Deadlines

Fall: April 1
Spring: November 1

Angela Crespo Cozart
Program Director

843.953.6353
cozarta@cofc.edu