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Master of Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) offers the Master of Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization as a full-time degree delivered online at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for leadership, policy, & advocacy in early childhood specialization and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 23, 2027.

About Master of Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization

Building Early Childhood Leaders

This program prepares professionals with an interest in the early childhood field to take leadership roles in organizations that focus on improving the lives of families and children through the collaboration of public policy, community action and educational support. Our graduates serve in positions within community, state and national agencies, in both the public and private sector.

Strong preparation for future leaders in the early childhood field

Dedicated faculty with expertise in early childhood education

Applied learning opportunities

Flexible online format designed to accommodate working professionals

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.
- Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
  - Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
  - Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
  - New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
  - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
  - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)
Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).
Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.
Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.
Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program.
Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.
Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
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Master of Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen