Master of Education
Early Childhood Education
Birth-3rd Inclusive
Program Highlights & Benefits
Work with young students to enrich the early stages of learning
Includes initial teaching license
Online & Asynchronous Format
No GRE or Entrance Exam Required
For
Those looking to earn their initial Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
What You Learn
Students will learn the cognitive, emotional, social, linguistic and physical development of typically and atypically developing children from infancy through age 8. Students will also be prepared to teach in inclusive classroom settings.
How You Learn
This is an online cohort. You will check in online to complete assignments and participate in online discussions and group activities. You will finish one 3 credit course every 8 weeks.
Career Outcomes
This degree will also give you additional career opportunities as its greatly sought after by high quality programs that serve young children and families. The expertise you gain through this online early childhood inclusive degree can be used to teach in birth through 3rd grade classrooms and administrative career paths. Schools, social service agencies, health care systems, institutions of higher education and governmental agencies across the United States and Internationally are investing in well trained early childhood educators, which allows you to earn wages commensurate to your advanced qualifications. With an online master’s in early childhood education, you might also choose to pursue a career as a community college professor, family support specialist, consultant, mentor or researcher.
Courses Offered
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
| EDUC 574 | Early Childhood Program Organization and Management | 3 |
| EDUC 563 | Early Childhood Education Foundations and Program | 3 |
| EDUC 594 | Research Evaluation and Design | 3 |
| EDUC 501 | Contemporary Thought in Education | 3 |
| PSY 511 | Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| PSY 521 | Advanced Child Development | 3 |
| EDUC 578 | Infants and Toddlers: Development, Methods, Curriculum & Assessment (Birth-3) | 3 |
| EDUC 565 | The Young Child: Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| EDUC 576 | Behavior Management in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| EDUC 559 | Instructional Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities and Other Struggling Learners in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| EDUC 580 | Pre-Primary Education: Development, Methods, Curriculum & Assessment (Ages 3-5) | 3 |
| EDUC 650 | Family and Culture | 3 |
| EDUC 657 | Teaching Students with Autism and Severe/Profound Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 692 | Observing and Assessing the Young Child with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 583 | Primary Education: Development, Methods, Curriculum & Assessment (Ages six through eight) | 3 |
| EDUC 564 | Children’s Literature- Literature for Young Children | 3 |
| EDUC 625 | Serving and Leading in Community and World | 3 |
| EDUC 672A | Student Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 672B | Student Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 57 |
