The Emerging Leaders in Early Childhood Education program offers a unique pathway through the MEd in Early and Special Education degree with a focus on early childhood education, leadership in the field, and applied action research. Early childhood educators working at least 19 hours/week directly with young children are eligible for full tuition support through the Idaho STARS scholarship program in conjunction with the degree.
The deadline to apply to the Emerging Leaders Pathway in the Master of Education in Early and Special Education program is March 1st to begin the program in Fall. Program applications are submitted through the graduate college:
Applicants for the Emerging Leaders in Early Childhood program must also apply for an Idaho Stars Academic Scholarship by March 1st: