The MSE in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is designed to develop your understanding of early childhood development, theoretical foundations to early development, and application in today’s society. Select the path that best meets your goals by pursuing uniquely selected coursework focused on teaching, leadership, or special education within the field of early childhood education. Each option provides 21 hours of core coursework with 9 additional hours in the selected option.
With a Master of Science in Education degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), you will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to achieve the following professional skills:
To be accepted into the Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree program, in the School of Teaching & Learning, you must: (a) have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75; (b) submit proof of teacher certification or professional endorsement from any of the 50 states or territories and have graduated from a CAEP or regionally accredited university; (c) submit a copy of your last summative teaching evaluation, or a letter from a school superintendent, principal, director, or professor attesting to teaching skills and/or graduate studies potential. International applicants should meet these requirements in comparable ways.
The following courses are required by all three options within the Master of Science in Education degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE):
The Early Childhood Education Teaching option is focused on preparing early childhood educators for teaching in the field of early childhood education. Coursework and content focus on birth through grade 3. In addition to the core courses, you will select three of these courses for this option: