Admissions

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Prerequisite Requirements: Candidates applying for admission to the Bachelor of Arts completion program in Early Childhood Education must fulfill 60 units outside of AJU. Approximately 34.0 semester units or 51.0 quarter units must meet requirements using the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Candidates must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the prerequisite requirements.

To apply, applicants must submit the following materials:

1. Completed application for admission.
2. Responses to two short-answer questions, which you will have access to completing in the application form.
3. Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate studies from accredited institutions. Transcripts in any language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation and evaluation.
   • Official Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution either electronically to registrar [at] aju.edu or by mail to: American Jewish University ATTN: Office of Admissions- School for Jewish Education and Leadership 15600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles, CA 90077 United States
4. A non-refundable application fee of $50 payable at the completion of this form.

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Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education

Prerequisite Requirements: Candidates applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education degree from the School for Jewish Education and Leadership must have completed a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) with a competitive grade point average from an accredited college or university. Candidates must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency. Candidates for the MAEd in ECE must have also completed 6 units in early childhood education. The following is strongly recommended: prior experience in teaching or working in an educational setting.

Additional Requirement: Candidates in this program are expected to work at least 10 hours a week in an early childhood education center while they are enrolled in the program. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the prerequisite requirements.

To apply, applicants must submit the following materials:

1. English language proficiency.
2. Completed application for admission.
3. You will be asked to submit two email addresses for letters of recommendation. One recommendation must be from a supervisor, if applicable.
4. Two essays, which you will have access to upload in the application form.
5. Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate/graduate studies from accredited institutions. Transcripts in any language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation and evaluation.
   • Official Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution either electronically to registrar [at] aju.edu or by mail to: American Jewish University ATTN: Office of Admissions- School for Jewish Education and Leadership 15600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles, CA 90077 United States
6. A non-refundable application fee of $50 payable at the completion of this form.

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Doctorate in Education in Early Childhood Education Leadership

Prerequisite Requirements: Candidates applying for admission to the Doctorate in Education in Early Childhood Education Leadership degree from the School for Jewish Education and Leadership must meet the following requirements:

1. Masters degree in early childhood education or related field from an accredited college or university with a competitive grade point average from an accredited college or university.
2. Minimum three years of work experience in an early childhood center or similar center.
3. Candidates must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency.

Additional Requirement: Candidates in this program are required to attend a five-day in-person residency in Los Angeles at American Jewish University during the first year of their studies. The EdD Intensive is an in-person experience that provides students with the opportunity to meet their classmates and professors in-person while completing collaborative learning activities and exercises designed to build essential leadership skills.

To apply, applicants must submit the following materials:

1. Completed application for admission.
2. You will be asked to submit two email addresses for letters of recommendation. One recommendation must be from a supervisor, if applicable.
3. Resume/professional curriculum vitae, which you will list in the application form.
4. Three essays, which you will have access to upload in the application form.
5. Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate/graduate studies from accredited institutions. Transcripts in any language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation and evaluation.
   • Official Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution either electronically to registrar [at] aju.edu or by mail to: American Jewish University ATTN: Office of Admissions- School for Jewish Education and Leadership 15600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles, CA 90077 United States
6. A non-refundable application fee of $50 payable at the completion of this form.

APPLY HERE