Nov 22, 2024

2016-17 Graduate Catalog

2016-17 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.

Concentration Courses (15 credits)

Chosen in consultation with the adviser.

ED 617 Cognitive/Social/Emotional Development of Children, 0–8 (3 credits)
ED 618 Instructional Strategies in Early Childhood (3 credits)
ED 619 Physical, Motor and Perceptual Development of Children, 0–8 (3 credits)
ED 620 Planning of Early Childhood Programs (3 credits)
ED 621 Communication Strategies for Effective Early Childhood Programs (3 credits)

Electives (9–12 credits)

Chosen in consultation with the adviser.

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.