http://www.waldenu.edu/Degree-Programs/Masters/M.S.-in-Early-Childhood-Studie... - Have you heard of an early childhood development degree? It is also known as an early childhood masters and teaches students about the development children go through in their early years - usually up to the age of 6. With a child development masters, the knowledge that is learned can be applied in settings such as preschool playgroups.