Academic Programs - Early Childhood Education


Early Childhood Education: Master of Education (MEd) in Early Childhood Education

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit to the Graduate School:

  • The Graduate School application form
  • Application fee
  • Two official copies of transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Official scores from GRE or Miller Analogies Test
  • Three names of references who will write letters of recommendation
  • For international students, official TOEFL or IELTS scores

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The cumulative grade point for all undergraduate courses should be 3.0 or above on a four-point scale. Before admission, applicants must take either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and should have a pre-August 2011 minimum score of 850 total and at least 400 verbal and 400 quantitative, a post-August 2011 minimum score of at least 146 verbal and 140 quantitative, or the Miller Analogies Test with a score of 402.

The application form, information regarding the GRE and Miller Analogies Test, and other important information are all available at the Graduate School website.

Applicants must submit to the Department of Elementary and Social Studies Education:

  • A 2-3 page personal statement describing why you are pursuing this degree, why the Department of Elementary and Social Studies Education is the best place for you to pursue your goals, and what you hope to gain from your experiences as a graduate student.
  • A resume or CV

Deadlines: All application material must be received by March 1 for matriculation in either Summer or Fall terms, or by October 1 for matriculation in Spring term.

Questions about the program and the application process may be addressed to the following faculty and staff:

Dr. Jennifer Hauver James, Graduate Coordinator, (706) 542-3541 or jhjames@uga.edu

Rebecca Poyatt, the ECCO MAT Academic Advisor, (706) – 542-4275 or rbpoyatt@uga.edu

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