Early Childhood Education

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Program offers a Master degree in Early Childhood Education. Our graduate program is designed to serve the needs of early childhood professionals by preparing them to serve a diverse population of young children and their families. Faculty members strive to facilitate students’ comprehension of the theoretical constructs that frame current practices with an emphasis on providing environments that are socially, culturally and individually appropriate. Courses in the program encompass a holistic view of the child and family while also valuing their integral role in the community. The overarching goal of the program is to prepare our students to engage in issues of advocacy with children and families.

Admission Requirements: Degree-Seeking Applicants

Applicants seeking admission to graduate programs at Texas A&M University-San Antonio must submit the following:
1. Applicants must be awarded a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution before admission into a graduate program can occur. Degrees received must be posted on the transcript of the awarding institution. Only transcripts printed within the preceding 12 months will be accepted.
2. Submit official results of the nationally standardized examination to Texas A&M University– San Antonio.
3. Must have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.6 on a 4.0 scale or an average of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
4. Must be eligible to return to all previously attended colleges or universities.

The field of Early Childhood Education is comprised of a variety of professions such as:

• Certified classroom teachers,
• Child Development specialists,
• Early Childhood program directors,
• Early Childhood education coordinators,
• Early Childhood advocates, and Head Start professionals.

Therefore, this degree program focuses on developing the skills and thought processes of both certified and non-certified professionals who work with young children.

Degre plans

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Early Childhood

Program contact

Dr. María Acevedo-Aquino
Assistant Professor
(210) 784-2504 | Madla 263
maquino@tamusa.edu