Nov 30, 2024

2020-21 Graduate Catalog

2020-21 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Education, M.Ed.

About the Program

Master’s in Early Childhood Education is designed to provide early childhood teachers with developmental understanding and the evidence-based tools they need to work with young children (birth to age 5) and their families in inclusive early childhood settings such as early childhood care and education centers, Head Start/PreK/K classrooms, family-based settings. Early childhood teachers learn to promote holistic development and learning in all children and provide early intervention when needed.

Requirements

(minimum 30 credits)

Foundation Courses (6 credits)

Chosen in consultation with the adviser.

ED 517 Human Development: The School Years, K–12 (3 credits)
ED 580 Introduction to Inclusive Education (3 credits)

Concentration Courses (21 credits)

Chosen in consultation with the adviser.

ED 613A Infant Toddler Growth and Development (3 credits)
ED 613B Infant Toddler Assessment (3 credits)
ED 613C Infant Toddler Mental Health Prevention and Intervention (3 credits)
ED 613D Communication, Consultation and Collaboration in Infant-Toddler Mental Health (3 credits)
ED 620 Planning of Early Childhood Programs (3 credits)
ED 621 Communication Strategies for Effective Early Childhood Programs (3 credits)
ED 637 Instructional Leadership (3 credits)
OR ED 618 Instructional Strategies in Early Childhood (3 credits)

Culminating Activity (3 credits)

ED 599 Culminating Masters’ Project (3 credits)
Arranged and designed in consultation with the adviser at the time of completing the Degree Candidacy Application.