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MA in Education/Early Childhood Education

The Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree for educators seeking knowledge and expertise in the field of early childhood development and teaching. The curriculum includes instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood growth and development, and the impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood. Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his/her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements. This program is not available in all states, so please check with a University of Phoenix Admissions Counselor.

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Offered by: University of Phoenix

M.S. in Early Childhood Studies - Administration, Management and Leadership

Would you like to manage a child care center or development programor start your own? Learn the range of skills needed to develop and operate safe, effective, and engaging child care centers or programs by earning your M.S. in Early Childhood Studies with a specialization in Administration, Management, and Leadership. In this specialization, youll explore how to develop child-focused curriculum and programming to engage children of diverse backgrounds. Youll also acquire the business and management skills needed to effectively implement that programming, including financial management and budgeting, marketing, staffing, and ensuring child safety and legal compliance.

Offered by: Walden University

M.Ed. In Early Childhood (IR)

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (Leads to Credential) is a degree for students seeking knowledge and expertise in the field of early childhood development and teaching. The curriculum includes instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood growth and development, and the impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood. The degree program has embedded practicum experiences throughout the coursework, requires a student teaching component, and, upon approval, will lead to a teaching credential in Arizona.

Offered by: Grand Canyon University

M.Ed. - Program Specialist in Early Childhood Specialist

Sharpen your leadership skills and prepare for a career as a teacher in a Christian, private or public school, with a Master of Education Early Childhood Program Specialist degree from Liberty University Online. This program will give you the opportunity to develop pre–school curriculum, evaluate early childhood education programs, and explore how children develop and learn from birth to school entry and beyond. Courses provide specialized preparation for students seeking credentials for a K–12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state–approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.

Potential Career Fields: Preschool Teacher, Day Care Operator

Offered by: Liberty University

Early Childhood Education - Master of Education

This program is tailored for Master's degree learners who desire to model, coach, and guide young children through the first years of life when social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development occur. Skilled educators create an environment that serves as a foundation for a Child's health and well being. In this specialization, educators will learn to assess educational potential, create instructional programs, direct and coordinate learning activities, and manage early childhood classrooms.

Offered by: Northcentral University

M.A.T. Early Childhood Education

The NLU Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education is designed for those of you who have your bachelor's degree and want to qualify for the Illinois Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 3) teaching certificate (Type 04). This program offers future and current early childhood teachers and caregivers a learning environment that promotes the development of exemplary, early childhood classroom practices.

The NLU M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education is designed for those of you who are certified teachers and early childhood professionals who want a graduate education tailored to your specific needs and interests within a progressive, child-centered framework. Emphasis is placed on school and center practice and on issues that affect a child's academic and social development. The portfolio you will create, based on National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, can be used as one of the components of your application for National Board certification.

What You Will Learn:
Principles of child development that affect teaching and learning.
An appreciation for the relationships between family, community, children and schools.
Different instructional and evaluative methods and their historical and theoretical foundations.
Methods for teaching content and skills in a supportive learning environment.
Methods of incorporating technology in teaching practice.
Techniques for developing curriculum and lesson plans.
An appreciation of diverse needs and perspectives and an understanding of ways to serve all children and families.

Offered by: National Louis University

M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education

This strand is designed for those who have a strong passion for teaching young children, ages birth through age 8, and who believe that children learn best through active, hands-on learning. Candidates will explore current trends and research, design developmentally-appropriate curriculum, and develop skills in advocating for young children.

Offered by: Concordia University Online
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