http://www.waldenu.edu/Degree-Programs/Masters/M.S.-in-Early-Childhood-Studies.htm - Obtaining an early childhood development degree is the first step towards a fascinating career. If you enjoy working with very young children, an early childhood masters is for you. It should take you between three and four years to obtain a child development masters, after which you are ready for the workplace. You could then start work in the field of early childhood development education.