Child Study & Early Education MEd Program of Study
Within the framework for University Graduate School regulations, and with the advice and approval of an academic advisor, master’s students plan programs of study that include a minimum of 33 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree. Students are required to take courses in the following domains: (1) Child Development, (2) Early Childhood Research and Practices, and (3) Teaching ALL Children. Other courses also can be taken as electives with the advice and approval by their academic advisor.
Candidates who pursue a professional license are required to take at least one course from each of these three areas in the program of study below. They will also be able to discuss with their advisor in order to select courses to fill any gaps in their Subject Matter Knowledge.
Note: * = classes recommended for students who pursue a professional license in early childhood
Child Development
Requirements met by completing course such as:
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 795G | Anthropology of Childhood (required) | 3 |
| EDUC 594M | Child & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC 673 | Advanced Child Development * | 3 |
| EDUC 687 | Language Development and Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 714 | Learning and Thinking in Childhood * | 3 |
| Or other courses recommended by advisor |
Early Childhood Research and Practices
Requirements met by completing course such as:
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 697R | Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education (required) | 3 |
| HUMDEV 773 | Research and Theory in Early Childhood (required) | 3 |
| EDUC 608 | Classroom Management for Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom * | 3 |
| EDUC 615AK | Inclusive Classroom-Application * | 3 |
| Or other courses recommended by advisor |
Teaching ALL Children
Requirements met by completing course such as:
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 792P | Seminar on Literacy (required) | 3 |
| EDUC 561 | Science Education in the Elementary School * | 3 |
| EDUC 611 | Testing, Assessment and Evaluation in Bilingual & ESL Education * | 3 |
| EDUC 668 | Learning Disabilities in Children and Youth * | 3 |
| EDUC 677 | Foundations of Bilingual, ESL & Multicultural Education * | 3 |
| EDUC 690 | How Children Learn Math * | 3 |
| EDUC 693K | S-Designing Digital Media in Teaching and Learning * | 3 |
| Or other courses recommended by advisor |