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University of Massachusetts Global

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Field of study · Aliso Viejo, California, United States

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Irvine

  • Intl. Tuition

    US$12,540 (2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed)

  • Home Tuition

    US$12,540 (2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed)

  • Intake

    Fall 2027

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Course Overview

Early Childhood Education and Teaching at University of Massachusetts Global in Aliso Viejo, California, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Undergraduate Population

4,491

Staff Ratio

24.0:1

Career Prospects

Completion Rate

43%

finish their degree (not an employment rate)

Avg Starting Salary

£33,180

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

US$12,540

per year, 2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$12,540

per year, 2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed Official fee page

University Life

Urban

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Early Childhood Education and Teaching topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

4,491

Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.

Staff Ratio

24:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

Campus Type

Urban

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

6.5/10

Transport

Excellent (direct city or on-campus rail, major airport nearby)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Undergraduate Students4,491
Student-to-Staff Ratio24:1
Safety Index (indicative)6.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Completion Rate

43%

Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

Avg Starting Salary

£33,180

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

US$12,540

per year, 2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$12,540

per year, 2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)US$12,540per year, 2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed Official fee page
Tuition (Home)US$12,540per year, 2024-25 figure, current year not yet confirmed Official fee page