The Master’s Accelerator Program is a two-semester program exclusively offered to aspirational international students. Master’s Accelerator students benefit from comprehensive support and language for discipline-specific purposes. The curriculum will include advanced writing, public speaking, and research instruction. Each course is designed to help ensure success at Auburn. The small class sizes, hands-on and interactive programs, and unique curriculum are designed to help students progress seamlessly into their master’s degree program. Master’s Accelerator students will be enrolled as full-time students during both semesters of the Master’s Accelerator Program and will earn 9 credits toward their selected degree.

Auburn’s Early Childhood Education Master’s programs prepare students to apply theoretical and research knowledge to their teaching. Students will deepen their understanding of the use of reflection to make wise decisions about teaching young learners. In their coursework, students will focus on social constructivist approaches to solve practical problems in the education of young children. The M.S. non-certification program provides an interdisciplinary graduate-level education for community-based or international educators who do not wish to gain teacher certification/licensure in the United States.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
• Min GPA: 63.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 74 (Min Listening: 16.0, Min Reading: 16.0, Min Speaking: 16.0, Min Writing: 16.0)

  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)

  • Min PTE overall: 50 (Min Listening: 46, Min Reading: 46, Min Speaking: 46, Min Writing: 46)

  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 1

  • Min IELTS overall: 1

  • Min PTE overall: 10

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fee: $2,000 per year

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice