Teaching and Learning - Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Early Childhood Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Teaching and Learning - Early Childhood Education
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
Degree Specific Credits: 36
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Notes/Description
All requirements for the degree must be completed within 6 years, including successful completion of a departmental comprehensive examination.
The M.Ed. Early Childhood Education degree is a good choice for currently licensed teachers who are interested in obtaining a Preschool - Third Grade (P-3) endorsement.
Individuals who do not have current K-8 licensure can complete the M.Ed. Early Childhood Education degree for professional development. This option is a good choice for people working in community-based early childhood programs and referral agencies, as well as people working with young children and their families in fields such as psychology, social work, sociology, anthropology, pre-medical science, and nursing.
The degree is 100% online and aligns with the National Association for the Education for Young Children Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators.
Summary
Core Courses | 15 | |
Early Childhood Education Option Courses | 21 | |
Total Hours | 36 | |
Core Course
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete one of the following foundation of education courses: | ||
EDU 502 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
EDU 504 | History of American Education | 3 |
EDU 510 | Developmental & Learning Sciences | 3 |
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
EDU 514 | Education Across Cultures | 3 |
EDU 515 | Computer/Technological Application in Education | 3 |
EDU 518 | Inclusion and Collaboration | 3 |
EDU 520 | Educational Research | 3 |
Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Early Childhood Education Option Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
EDU 501 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, & Evaluation | 3 |
EDEC 508 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices | 3 |
EDED 515 | Educational Professionals Working With Families Experiencing Adversity | 3 |
EDEC 520 | Meeting Standards Through Play-Based Environments | 3 |
EDEC 530 | Social and Emotional Development in Young Children | 3 |
EDEC 540 | Neuroscience and Its Impact on Child Development | 3 |
EDU 588 | Action Research in Classroom | 3 |
Total Hours | 21 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C