Teaching and Learning M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education
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MASTER OF EDUCATION - TEACHING AND LEARNING; EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
- All requirements for the degree must be completed within 6 years, including successful completion of a departmental comprehensive examination.
- The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in Early Childhood Education 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 this 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.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Complete one of the following foundation of education courses: | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Education | ||
| History of American Education | ||
| Developmental & Learning Sciences | ||
| 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 |
| Early Childhood Education Concentration Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 501 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, & Evaluation | 3 |
| EDEC 508 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices | 3 |
| EDEC 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 | 36 | |