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ECLKC Distance Learning Directory

You may search using any or all of the categories listed. After you have entered your search criteria, click on Search. Once you have received the results, you can learn more by simply clicking on the name of the institution. The catalog includes a listing for each separate program offered by an institution, so institutions with multiple programs (for example, an AA degree in Early Childhood Education and a BA degree in Early Childhood Education) will have more than one entry.
 
 
 
 
 

(Disclaimer) Programs listed in this distance learning directory have been accredited by regional accrediting bodies and pre-screened for relevance. However, inclusion in this directory should not be construed as an endorsement by the Office of Head Start. Individuals seeking professional development and educational opportunities are urged to research the programs in the directory based on their own needs and interests before making a final decision.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Institution Degree/Certification     City State
Arkansas Tech University  Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education  Russelville  AR
Ashford University  Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education  Clinton  IA
Ashford University  Master of Arts in Education, Early Childhood Education Specialization  Clinton  IA
Ashford University  Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration  Clinton  IA
Ashford University  Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education  Clinton  IA
Auburn University  Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education   Auburn  AL
Bay Mills Community College  Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education  Brimley  MI
Bellingham Technical College  Child Development Associate  Bellingham  WA
Brenau University  Educational Specialist in Early Childhood Education  Gainesville  GA
Brenau University  Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education  Gainesville  GA
California University of Pennsylvania  Master of Education in Early Childhood Education  California  PA
California University of Pennsylvania  Certificate in Early Childhood Education   California  PA
Central Arizona College  Associate of Applied Science in Early Care & Education Program with areas of specialization in Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School-Age, Management and Family Child Care Provider   Coolidge  AZ
Clarion University  Associate of Science in Early Childhood  Clarion  PA
Clarion University  Early Childhood Directors Program  Clarion  PA
College of Southern Nevada  Associate of Arts with Early Childhood Education Emphasis  Las Vegas  NV
Colorado Community Colleges Online  (1) Certificate as Group Leader; and (2) Director Certificate  Denver  CO
Concordia University  Master of Arts in Education , Early Childhood   Saint Paul  MN
Concordia University  Certificates in: (1) Early Childhood Education; (2) Childcare Professionals Administrative Certificate; (3) Child and Family Life Education  Saint Paul  MN
Concordia University  Bachelor of Arts in Education Child Development   Saint Paul  MN
East Carolina University  Bachelor of Science in Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education  Greenville  NC
East Carolina University  Master of Arts in Education in Birth through Kindergarten  Greenville  NC
Eastern Washington University  Bachelor of Arts in Children's Studies  Cheney  WA
Edinboro University  Master of Education in Early Childhood Education  Edinboro  PA
Empire State College  Associate Early Childhood Studies  Saratoga Springs  NY
Empire State College  Bachelor Early Childhood Studies  Saratoga Springs  NY
Emporia State University  MS in Early Childhood Education  Emporia  KS
Erikson Institute  Master of Science in Early Childhood Education  Chicago  IL
Hudson Valley Community College  Early Childhood (A.A.S.)  Troy  NY
Independence University (formerly California College for Health Sciences)  Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education  Salt Lake City  UT
Jackson State University  Bachelor of Science in Child Care and Family Education  Jackson  MS
Kansas State University  English as a Second Language   Manhattan  KS
Kansas State University  Early Childhood Education Completion Program  Manhattan  KS
Kansas State University  Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education  Manhattan  KS
Kentucky Virtual Campus  Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Technical Studies  Frankfort  KY
Kentucky Virtual Campus  Bachelor of Arts in Consumer & Family Sciences (Child Studies Concentration)  Frankfort  KY
Kentucky Virtual Campus  Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education  Frankfort  KY
Kentucky Virtual Campus  Kentucky Child Care Provider Certificate  Frankfort  KY
Mayville State University  Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education  Mayville  ND
Mayville State University  Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education  Mayville  ND
Michigan Community College Virtual Learning Collaborative - North Central Michigan College  Early Childhood Education Coursework /Child Development Associate Preparation  Lansing  MI
National-Louis University  Master of Education in Early Childhood Administration  Chicago  IL
National-Louis University  Certificate of Advanced Study in Early Childhood Administration  Chicago  IL
National University  Bachelor of Arts with Major in Early Childhood Education   La Jolla  CA
National University  Master of Arts in Teaching - Specialization in Early Childhood Education  La Jolla  CA
Northampton Community College  Associate in Applied Science: Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4  Bethlehem  PA
Northampton Community College  Specialized Diplomas -- choice of four areas of concentration: (1) eCDA - Preschool or Infant/Toddler) (2) School-Age Child Care (3)Family Child Care (4)Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors.  Bethlehem  PA
Northampton Community College  Certificate in Early Childhood Education  Bethlehem  PA
North Carolina Central University  Bachelor of Science in Birth to Kindergarten Teacher Education  Durham   NC
Northern Oklahoma College  Associate in Arts Child Development  Tonkawa  OK
Old Dominion University  Special Education Master's Degree with Early Childhood Special Education  Norfolk  VA
Onondaga Community College  Associate of Science in Human Services  Syracuse  NY
Onondaga Community College  Early Child Care Certificate  Syracuse  NY
Pacific Oaks College  Master of Arts Early Childhood Education  Pasadena  CA
Pacific Oaks College  Bachelors of Arts Completion - Early Childhood  Pasadena  CA
Pacific Oaks College  Master of Arts in Human Development  Pasadena  CA
Portland State University  Infant/Toddler Mental Health Graduate Certificate  Portland  OR
Portland State University  Early Childhood Education  Portland  OR
Southwestern College  Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education  Wichita  KS
Southwestern Oregon Community College  Associate of Science in Childhood Education and Family Studies Emphasis  Coos Bay  OR
Southwestern Oregon Community College  Career Pathways Certificate of Completion in Childhood Education and Family Studies  Coos Bay  OR
Southwestern Oregon Community College  One Year Certificate in Para Educator/Educational Assistant  Coos Bay  OR
Southwestern Oregon Community College  One Year Certificate in Childhood Education and Family Studies  Coos Bay  OR
Southwestern Oregon Community College  Associate of Applied Science in Childhood Education and Family Studies  Coos Bay  OR
Stephen F. Austin State University  Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family & Family Living National Online Head Start Degree Completer Program  Nacogdoches  TX
The University of North Dakota  Master of Science in Early Childhood Education  Grand Forks  ND
Thomas Edison State College  Bachelor of Science in Human Services, with concentration in Child Development Services  Trenton  NJ
United Tribes Technical College  Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education  Bismarck  ND
University of Alaska Southeast  Occupational Endorsement / Child Development Associate  Juneau  AK
University of Alaska Southeast  Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education  Juneau  AK
University of Alaska Southeast  Master of Education In Early Childhood Education  Juneau  AK
University of Cincinnati  Child Development Associate Certificate  Cincinnati  OH
University of Cincinnati  Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education  Cincinnati  OH
University of Cincinnati  Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education  Cincinnati  OH
University of Massachusetts Lowell  Graduate Certificate Program in Behavioral Intervention in Autism leading to Board Certified Behavior Analyst Program Requirements  Lowell  MA
University of Montana - Western  Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education  Dillon  MT
University of Toledo  Master of Education: Early Childhood Education (Non licensure)  Toledo  OH
University of Toledo  Master's in Education, Special Education - Early Childhood ECIS Option  Toledo  OH
University of Toledo  Non-licensure Bachelor's Degree Completion Program  Toledo  OH
University of West Alabama  Master of Education Early Childhood Education (P-3)  Livingston  AL
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee  Early Childhood Leadership Credential & Certificate  Milwaukee  WI
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee  Child Care Administration Credential & Certificate; Wisconsin Professional Credential for Child Care Administrators; Degree Pathways for Early Childhood Administrators and Educators  Milwaukee  WI
University of Wisconsin Platteville  Inclusion Credential  Platteville  WI
University of Wisconsin Platteville  Infant Toddler Credential  Platteville  WI
University of Wisconsin Platteville  Leadership Credential  Platteville  WI
University of Wisconsin Platteville  Preschool Credential  Platteville  WI
University of Wisconsin Platteville  Credential for Child Care Administrators  Platteville  WI
University of Wyoming  Early Childhood Certificates & Endorsements  Laramie  WY
University of Wyoming  Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences Professional Child Development Option  Laramie  WY
Vanguard University  Early Childhood Education Certificate  Costa Mesa  CA
Vanguard University  Bachelor's Degree in ECE Curriculum   Costa Mesa  CA
Vanguard University  Associates Degree in ECE Curriculum   Costa Mesa  CA
Waldan University  Teacher Prep Program - Early Childhood Education Specialization  Minneapolis  MN
Waldan University  Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Administration, Management, and Leadership  Minneapolis  MN
Waldan University  Ph.D. Education - Early Childhood Education Specialization  Minneapolis  MN
Waldan University  Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy  Minneapolis  MN
Waldan University  MS in Early Childhood Studies  Minneapolis  MN
Washington State University  Special Education Endorsement  Pullman  WA
Washington State University  Early Childhood Development and Care  Pullman  WA
Washington State University  Bachelor of Arts Human Development  Pullman  WA
Western Carolina University  Bachelor of Science in Birth-Kindergarten Program Professional Education Concentration/Licensure  Cullowhee  NC
Western Governors University  Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education  Salt Lake City  UT
Western Kentucky University  Associate in Arts in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education  Bowling Green  KY
Western Kentucky University  Bachelor of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences, Child Studies Concentration  Bowling Green  KY