Overview

The Early Childhood Education online degree at Pacific Oaks College continues and expands upon our legacy of using social justice, inclusivity, diversity, and respect to make a positive impact on our communities and the world. Connecting these core values to the foundations of early childhood, the Doctorate in Early Childhood Education programme trains students to become ethical, culturally intelligent leaders in the field.

Career

Students can go into these careers:

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Instructional Coordinators

Programme Structure

Sample courses include:

Introduction to Doctoral Coursework

Foundations of Early Childhood: Teaching & Leading ECE Programmes

Best Practices for Effective Leadership: The Early Childhood Lens

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Students are accepted year-round.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 5 other PhDs in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A conferred master’s degree in early childhood education, child development, human development, education, or similar field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission.

Factors and materials for programme admission include:

Completed application for admission

Application fee

Personal statement

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Interview

Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended

Demonstration to the commitment and values of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School

Successful completion of a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in early childhood education, child development, human development, education or similar field

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32000 USD / year

≈ 32000 USD / year
Out-of-State

32000 USD / year

≈ 32000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32000 USD / year

≈ 32000 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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