Looking for a masters in early childhood development....

[ANEJiPAR]

I am finishing up my PSY degree at UMPI this term. I have loved UMPI and have moved through my courses very quickly. I love the model and the pricing structure.....the faster you finish the less it costs! 

I am now trying to find a suitable option for my masters. I really would love something more research based. My biggest interest is NAS babies/children and the affects of drugs in utero and how that presents in childhood/teen years. I realize that is fairly specialized but just so you know some background. 

I have found a few options or masters in early childhood development but I keep reading bad reviews. (capella, walden)

Does anyone have a program they could recommend somewhere along the lines of childhood development that is structured in a way I can complete quicker and pay less, that is still reputable?

[bjcheung77]

Basically, I would stick with CBE options since you're familiar with how things go as you're finishing up your UMPI Psych undergraduate degree. Are you adding the AALS I mentioned in your previous thread here? https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...-and-Study

Yes, Capella/Walden both have bad/good reviews, the thing is, it really depends on what you decide for yourself. Supermind finished his Walden MS Psych in 2 sessions at about $6K total, another member Prettyflyforachiguy finished his MS Early Childhood Studies in the same year as Supermind (2019).

You can decide from two MS specializations offered on their Tempo Learning platform, Administration, Management, and Leadership or Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Settings, the latter seems more in tune with what you're looking at. I'd seriously consider them if you can finish in 2 sessions (at ~$5K in total).

[Jonathan Whatley]

For members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) ($72 annual fee), the Walden University Tempo competency-based MS in Early Childhood Studies is just $5,250 in tuition per year. If you worked promptly it’s likely you would complete the degree within one year. Many of the complaints about Walden assert some of their programs are not good deals at their price compared to competitors, but this is likely the lowest priced master’s in early childhood in the country.

[wow]

For members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) ($72 annual fee), the Walden University Tempo competency-based MS in Early Childhood Studies is just $5,250 in tuition per year. If you worked promptly it’s likely you would complete the degree within one year. Many of the complaints about Walden assert some of their programs are not good deals at their price compared to competitors, but this is likely the lowest priced master’s in early childhood in the country.

Amazing find, Jonathan! How did you dig this up? Did you have to use a site map? Walden doesn't link to any of these partner discounts from its partners page.

[Jonathan Whatley]

Amazing find, Jonathan! How did you dig this up? Did you have to use a site map? Walden doesn't link to any of these partner discounts from its partners page.

Don’t thank me, thank the DegreeForum community! Member sacredrain posted in January that his stepdaughter had received an NAEYC member discount making the MSECS $1895 per three-month term. I went looking for the current offer, and it’s been amended to $5,250 per year, still very good!

[Mint Berry Crunch]

Basically, I would stick with CBE options since you're familiar with how things go as you're finishing up your UMPI Psych undergraduate degree.  Are you adding the AALS I mentioned in your previous thread here? https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...-and-Study

Yes, Capella/Walden both have bad/good reviews, the thing is, it really depends on what you decide for yourself.  Supermind finished his Walden MS Psych in 2 sessions at about $6K total, another member Prettyflyforachiguy finished his MS Early Childhood Studies in the same year as Supermind (2019).  

You can decide from two MS specializations offered on their Tempo Learning platform, Administration, Management, and Leadership or Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Settings, the latter seems more in tune with what you're looking at.  I'd seriously consider them if you can finish in 2 sessions (at ~$5K in total).

I second Walden as one of the best options for this

[bjcheung77]

Yes, I think so too, the MS Early Childhood Studies is the cheapest Tempo option at $2450 per session of 3 months, you also have $180 in fees. If you do two sessions, it'll be exactly $5260. For those who have tuition assistance or reimbursement of $5250/year, you're getting this Masters for $10 flat and 6 months of your time (or less)...

[Mint Berry Crunch]

Yes, I think so too, the MS Early Childhood Studies is the cheapest Tempo option at $2450 per session of 3 months, you also have $180 in fees.  If you do two sessions, it'll be exactly $5260.  For those who have tuition assistance or reimbursement of $5250/year, you're getting this Masters for $10 flat and 6 months of your time (or less)...

CBE would be great if they can accelerate, saving significant costs. Then again, some students need a lil nudge to keep them moving. I would still consider WGU's M.Ed programs or even ACE as good alternatives if Walden and its national accreditation are an issue.

[bjcheung77]

Walden previously had the $1500/session for a lifetime, that was before they were bought out by Adtalem Global Education. A few members including myself jumped on that wagon, but I didn't finish as I had a few things to do, plus wanted to complete it a few sessions later. Walden didn't really care as they didn't honor that pricing for me, so I just left it at that.

5 years ago, I wrote about that purchase as a reply here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...University

Adtalem owns two of the big five Caribbean medical schools, bought out Walden for 1.48 Billion US, you would think they'll at least try to honor the pricing to keep students interested in their programs, but no. Let me see, they own the following as per their webpage: https://www.adtalem.com/institutions-and-companies

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Chamberlain University
Ross University School of Medicine
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Walden University

[ANEJiPAR]

I finished all 10 classes at UMPI in 4 weeks. I can definitely work fast!