Overview

TheEarly Childhood Education program of The University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of only a handful in the country providing a Ph.D. in ECE and not a more generic degree with an "emphasis" or "specialty" in early childhood. In contrast to a generic approach to training, candidates immerse themselves in doctoral level experiences specially designed to focus on early childhood research, teaching, and service.

Concentration Options

The ECE programs offers three concentrations:

Curriculum

Early Intervention / Young Children at Risk

Literacy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Developmental Theory

Children and Society

Advanced Early Childhood Curriculum

Qualitative Research

Multivariate Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 12 other PhDs in Early Childhood Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.25

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's Degree in ECE (or related field) or an Education Specialist degree with prior experience in early childhood education settings. Applicants have been accepted into the program with backgrounds in ECE, elementary education, law, health and human services, maternal child health, etc.

Professional experience - preferred at least 3 years

Professional resume/CV

Writing assessment - statement of research interests and professional goals essay

Scores at or above the 50th percentile on the MAT or GRE are preferred but faculty will consider applicants with lower scores if evidence (e.g., high GPA in a master's or Ed.S. program) is provided.

GPA (minimum of 3.25 on previous graduate work)

Three recommendations/letters of reference

Presentations at state, regional and national conferences

Publications

Professional involvement

Interview with faculty

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Birmingham

1019 - 1648 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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