ECIFS at a Glance

Degree

Master of Education for Experienced Teachers  in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support

Program Benefits
  • Complete a part-time, hyflex program designed for working professionals across the state
  • Examine and apply evidence-informed, family-centered practices
  • Gain real-world experience through an internship in inclusive early childhood settings
  • Learn alongside a service-driven cohort of professionals
  • Qualify for initial or add-on licensure, based on existing credentials
  • Strengthen your professional portfolio with assignments aligned to National Board Certification
Program Length

Two Years

Credit Hours

30-34

Estimated Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Financial Aid

Licensure

Students who complete the program may be eligible for North Carolina Birth–Kindergarten Advanced or Add-On licensure, depending on their existing credentials; those without a current Birth–Kindergarten license may enroll but are not eligible for licensure upon graduation.

Licensure
Accreditation

The Master of Education for Experienced Teachers (MEdX) program is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). 

Best For

Experienced early learning professionals — licensed or non-licensed — dedicated to building high-quality learning environments, providing intentional support to children and families, and making a lasting impact in their communities.

Academic Programs

Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support (ECIFS)

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I could still teach full-time while furthering my education, which isn’t something that any program provides. I have been able to cultivate the tools necessary to support my students and their families. I am a more confident and effective communicator, which helps my students get the care and support they need. 

Shahlaa Abugroun, MEdX/ECIFS graduate

Seeking to Improve Early Childhood Education

Delivering HyFlex access to evidence-based, family-focused practices for educators of our youngest learners

Jessica Amsbary, Ph.D., leads the UNC School of Education’s part-time Master of Education for Experienced Teachers program, with a specialty area in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support. The program, which is designed for working professional educators, moved to HyFlex — hybrid, flexible — format in 2021, enabling students from anywhere in North Carolina to…

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Rooted in care, Growing as a leader in early childhood education

As Megan Sorrell prepares to graduate in May from the UNC School of Education’s Master of Education for Experienced Teachers (MEdX) program, with a specialty in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support, she will have strengthened a decades-long commitment to supporting children and families, supported fellow educators, and expanded her leadership and impact for young…

Exceptional teaching for our youngest learners

As a pre-kindergarten exceptional children’s teacher, Shahlaa Abugroun (’21 M.Ed.) knows how vitally important her work is.  “Sadly, there are not many special educators out there,” she said. “And few teachers know how to support children with disabilities in a classroom setting.”  Whether preparing lesson plans, leading individualized educational plan meetings, or coordinating services with…