MEd in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum with Emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Certification

In the early childhood education emphasis, students will gain increased knowledge and skills in the design, delivery and evaluation of educational services to children from birth through age 8. The program addresses the essential problems of practice with special emphasis given to effective teaching approaches for children who are at risk for school failure: children with special needs, children who are English-language learners and children who have challenging behaviors.

The program is designed for early childhood practitioners, Head Start teachers, early childhood special education teachers, child-care center staff and others who work with children from birth through age 8 and wish to qualify for certification.

Degree Requirements

Successful completion of the program requires 30 credit hours.