M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Is This Program Right for You?
If you have a passion for working with young children and want to build a strong foundation in child development, this is the program for you. The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education is designed for educators who want to deepen their understanding of how young children learn, grow, and thrive — and who want to turn that knowledge into meaningful classroom practice.
This program is offered alongside the TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Certificate, so you can earn both your teaching certification and your Master's degree at the same time, though not simultaneously. Because of the graduate credits you earn in the certification portion of the program, this add-on master's degree requires only an additional 4 modules-approximatley three and a half months of coursework.
What You'll Learn
This program bridges the gap between theory and practice. You'll explore the leading theorists and frameworks behind childhood development, then apply that knowledge directly to real classroom situations. Key areas of study include:
Graduates of this program go on to roles such as:
Critical thinking · Collaboration · Communication · Decision-making · Interpersonal skills · Problem solving · Team building · Identification of bias · Positive classroom climate
Ready to learn more? Reach out to your Program Advisor about enrolling in the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education.
If you have a passion for working with young children and want to build a strong foundation in child development, this is the program for you. The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education is designed for educators who want to deepen their understanding of how young children learn, grow, and thrive — and who want to turn that knowledge into meaningful classroom practice.
This program is offered alongside the TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Certificate, so you can earn both your teaching certification and your Master's degree at the same time, though not simultaneously. Because of the graduate credits you earn in the certification portion of the program, this add-on master's degree requires only an additional 4 modules-approximatley three and a half months of coursework.
What You'll Learn
This program bridges the gap between theory and practice. You'll explore the leading theorists and frameworks behind childhood development, then apply that knowledge directly to real classroom situations. Key areas of study include:
- Child development theory and its application in early childhood settings
- Developmentally appropriate practice for PreK–elementary learners
- Play-based learning and evidence-based best practices in ECE classrooms
- Cultural awareness, diversity, and how to celebrate and affirm every child's identity
- Identifying, confronting, and overcoming implicit bias in educational settings
- Collaborative learning: Work with peers to trace the evolution of Early Childhood Education and build a shared understanding of where the field has been and where it's going.
- Reflective practice: Examine real classroom situations through the lens of different developmental theories.
- Hands-on design: Create your own ideal Early Childhood Education program from the ground up.
- Equity-focused: Learn strategies for building an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment.
Graduates of this program go on to roles such as:
- Preschool teacher
- Elementary school teacher
- Preschool director
- Department lead
- School administrator
- Doctoral student (PhD/EdD)
Critical thinking · Collaboration · Communication · Decision-making · Interpersonal skills · Problem solving · Team building · Identification of bias · Positive classroom climate
Ready to learn more? Reach out to your Program Advisor about enrolling in the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education.