Overview

Our graduates work as university faculty, curriculum supervisors, and leaders in early childhood education.

Features

Our Early Childhood Education program at Auburn University focuses on social constructivist theory and practice.

Through coursework and faculty mentorship, you’ll develop knowledge and research skills for success. You’ll complete your degree with independent research resulting in your dissertation.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Research Studies in Early Childhood Education

Research Studies in Education in Areas of Specialization

Curriculum and Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Integration of Technology Into Curriculum

Early Childhood Education Perspective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-18 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

85 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auburn, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 17 other PhDs in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Graduate School application.

Include email addresses for 3 references. Each will receive an email to complete an electronic reference form and letter.

Pay the graduate application fee (see Graduate School Admissions Requirements)

Contact the Graduate School at (334) 844-4700 for paper application options.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Out-of-State

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13306 USD / year

≈ 13306 USD / year

Living costs

Auburn

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Auburn

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