MA Early Childhood Education
Course Overview
This Master's in Early Childhood Education prepares leaders to enrich the lives of young children (birth to age 8) and their families through a variety of professional roles. The program emphasizes culturally sustaining, family-centered practices and is designed to build supportive, inclusive learning environments in the natural contexts where children live and grow. A cornerstone of the curriculum is its integrated fieldwork, allowing students to immediately apply knowledge and practice skills under close supervision.
Key Program Highlights
- Focus on culturally sustaining teaching and inclusive, family-centered practices
- Integrated fieldwork in each course for immediate, real-world application
- Comprehensive curriculum covering language development, curriculum design, and research methods
- Designed to develop leadership skills for advocacy, practice, and social change
- Collaborative learning model drawing on university and community expertise
Course Overview
This Master's in Early Childhood Education prepares leaders to enrich the lives of young children (birth to age 8) and their families through a variety of professional roles. The program emphasizes culturally sustaining, family-centered practices and is designed to build supportive, inclusive learning environments in the natural contexts where children live and grow. A cornerstone of the curriculum is its integrated fieldwork, allowing students to immediately apply knowledge and practice skills under close supervision.
Key Program Highlights
- Focus on culturally sustaining teaching and inclusive, family-centered practices
- Integrated fieldwork in each course for immediate, real-world application
- Comprehensive curriculum covering language development, curriculum design, and research methods
- Designed to develop leadership skills for advocacy, practice, and social change
- Collaborative learning model drawing on university and community expertise
