Aid children and families across many settings. Help them develop, grow and reach their full potential.
Get your customized degree on your schedule – you can complete this program fully online.
Degree options
Set your pace. Take one course a semester or finish in three to four semesters.
Degree plan
Accelerated master's
Start on your master’s degree as you finish your bachelor’s degree.
Careers and outcomes
Explore your potential career paths
Shape a better future. Dedicate your career to improving the lives of kids and families.
Why earn a master’s degree in early childhood and family development at Missouri State?
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Design your degree to match your career goals and interests. With electives, you can choose up to one-third of your classes.
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Build a solid foundation. You will have core classes in early childhood education, child development and family development.
- Receive a personal touch for your research project. You’ll have one-on-one guidance from faculty.
- Your degree is not just a set of classes, but a preparation of becoming the whole professional.
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