Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Early Childhood
Education
Mostly Online
36 credit hours
*
2 years
Program Highlights & Benefits
Coursework reflects the importance of play
Holistic approach to serving children’s needs
Program fosters teacher growth
Instructors grounded in both research and practice
Networking opportunities and job placement support
For
Educators seeking licensure in Early Childhood Education (PreK-2)
What You Learn
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise.
- Design high quality instruction, including authentic and meaningful student assessments.
- Analyze student performance and growth data and to use the data to improve instruction and practice.
- Teach all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, a safe and effective classroom environment, and cultural proficiency.
- Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
- Ensure the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled and collaborative practice.
How You Learn
Mostly online courses, on your schedule
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will receive their Master’s in Education, and will be eligible for initial licensure in Early Childhood Education to teach in a Massachusetts public school setting.
Degree Requirements
Required Curriculum: Initial Licensure
Total Degree Requirements – 36 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ECH 500 | Instructional Strategies in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECH 520 | Learning Through Play | 3 |
| ECH 550 | Curriculum and Assessment in Practice: Early Childhood Education (Pre-Practicum) | 3 |
| ECH 565 | Reflective Seminar in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECH 560 | Practicum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDN 500 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDN 530 OR EDN 575 | Sheltered English Immersion OR Data Literacy | 3 |
| ELM 530 | Humanities Methods in Early Childhood and Elementary Education | 3 |
| MTH 540 | Early Childhood and Elementary STEM Methods | 3 |
| RDL 500 | Early Literacy Development | 3 |
| RDL 510 | Children’s & Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| SPE 505 | Inclusive Education | 3 |
| Total Requirements | 36 |
Required Curriculum: Non-Licensure
*Electives are chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor
Electives – 12 cr.
Total Degree Requirements – 36 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ECH 520 | Learning Through Play | 3 |
| EDN 500 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| ELM 530 | Humanities Methods in Early Childhood and Elementary Education | 3 |
| MTH 540 | Early Childhood and Elementary STEM Methods | 3 |
| RDL 500 | Early Literacy Development | 3 |
| RDL 510 | Children’s & Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| ECH 500 | Instructional Strategies in Early Childhood | 3 |
| SPE 505 | Inclusive Education | 3 |
| Total Requirements | 36 |
Please Note:
This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.
