American College of Education® (ACE), a leading online and affordable higher education provider, has announced two new doctoral-level degrees to join its catalogue of 12 other degrees at the post-master level.
The new Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education will engage professionals in early childhood development and learning through in-depth exploration and research. Students will also gain the skills needed to lead and support fellow professionals. As with all ACE doctoral programs, the dissertation is built into the program’s progression, empowering students to complete the program in around three years at a total cost of $23,914.
Speaking about the development, President & CEO of American College of Education, Geordie Hyland, said:
We’re excited to offer these high quality, affordable and flexible pathways toward leadership for experienced educators. Early childhood education is a critically important component of our education system. ACE is a leading conferrer of master’s degrees in the field, and we are furthering our commitment with terminal degrees for educators who want to enter administration or higher education.
The program will provide early childhood professionals with the same high level of study as the Ed.D. but doesn’t require a dissertation. The Ed.S. takes around 21 months to complete at a total cost of $12,184. It is transfer-friendly and stackable with existing ACE programs, providing another way for students to reduce the program’s cost. Students who have already completed a master’s degree at ACE could transfer up to 29 credits into the Ed.D. program.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE aims to deliver high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application, preparing graduates to serve, lead, and achieve personal and professional goals in diverse, evolving communities. The platform offers more than 80 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master’s or bachelor’s degree, along with micro-credentials and graduate-level certificate programs.
