Online Master's in Education - Early Childhood Advanced Teaching Licensure

The Master’s in Birth-Kindergarten in Education and Development-Early Childhood and Advanced Teaching Licensure Program at UNCG prepares students for leadership roles in education and community-based settings to serve young children with and without disabilities, ages birth to five, and their families. The program is for students with a Standard Professional I or initial license who seek education in early childhood leadership and an advanced teaching license.

The Department of Specialized Education Services and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies administer this synchronous online program.

Online Master’s in Education – Advanced Teaching Licensure Program Distinctions

Experienced faculty will mentor the students in the Master’s in Birth-Kindergarten Education and Development-Early Childhood and Advanced Teaching Licensure program. National rankings include:

• In 2026, US News and World Report ranked UNCG No. 36 out of 333 in Best Online Master’s in Education Programs. The program was ranked No. 3 in North Carolina.
• UNCG is ranked the No. 1 best Human Development and Family Studies university in NC in 2026 by universities.com.

The Online Master’s in Education – Early Childhood Advanced Teaching Licensure Student Experience

Students in the Birth-Kindergarten Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development (BKISED) Early Childhood Leadership and Advanced Teaching Licensure Program will can complete the online, synchronous degree in as little as two years. Once in the program, students will:

• Complete requirements for an advanced (M) teaching license.
• Be educated by faculty from the Specialized Education Services and Human Development and. Family Studies in this innovative, interdisciplinary program.
• Be eligible for the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program for qualified individuals.

After Graduating with a Master’s in Education – Early Childhood Advanced Teaching Licensure

Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers. These careers include:

• Early childhood teachers
• Early interventionists
• Resource and referral specialists
• Child care consultants
• Family advocates
• Program directors/administrators
• Technical assistance providers
• Community college instructors.

Apply to The Online Master’s in Education – Early Childhood and Advanced Teaching Licensure Program

To start the application process, go to the UNCG Graduate School application page. Full details for admission to the online Master’s in Education – Early Childhood and Advanced Teaching Licensure Program are here.

• EARLY admission consideration deadline: Oct. 1
• FINAL opportunity for consideration deadline: Jan. 15

LICENSURE ELIGIBILITY NOTICE
The U.S. Department of Education requires that all higher education institutions advise students as to whether their curriculum provides them with the eligibility to apply for a professional license and/or certification in the state for which they plan to practice.

As such, please review UNC Greensboro’s status by state for the Master’s degree in BK Advanced Licensure Program. You should note whether the program either “meets” or “does not meet” requirements in the state for which you plan to practice. You should contact the program’s support staff at hmcolem2@uncg.edu with any questions regarding this data.

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