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- M.Ed. in Arts Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education PreK-2 (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: Supervisor/Director (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Middle School Education (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Middle School Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Occupational Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Science Education (Non-Teaching)
- M.Ed. in Science Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Individualized Track)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Professional Track)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Severe Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Technology Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: Technology Leader
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management (National Institute for School Leadership/NISL)
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M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (Professional Licensure)
Degree Overview
The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education Program in the professional licensure track is designed for fully licensed teachers who wish to pursue advanced levels of reflection, knowledge, skill, and professionalism.
Students in each discipline, with the recommendation of an advisor, select a combination of content elective credits, which serve the individual’s professional goals, interests and licensure requirements, and complete the 36 semester hour program. It is strongly advised that students seek approval of their advisor before selecting content electives.
Requirements And Curriculum
Program Prerequisites:
- Initial Licensure
Required Courses |
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| EDUC 9005 (*A) Dynamic Perspectives in Education | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 8310 (*C) Advanced Research in Education | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 9150 (*C) Advanced Seminar in Reflective Practice and Action Research | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 9 S.H. |
Early Childhood Education Program Courses |
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| EDUC 7300 (*A) Advanced Child Development | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 8450 (*B) Literacy in Early Childhood Education | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 8200 (*C) Qualitative Reading Assessment and Analysis | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 8270 (*C) Collaborating with and Involving Parents in Early Childhood Education | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 8500 (*B) Developmental Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 15 S.H. |
Content Elective Courses (selected in consultation with advisor) |
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| Content Electives | 12-15 S.H. |
Total for degree |
36 S.H. |
(*A) (*B) (*C) indicate sequence suggested to strengthen knowledge, skills and dispositions. It is strongly recommended that students follow this sequence in order to gain the necessary knowledge and competencies for more advanced courses.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this program and endorsement for professional licensure, this candidate will be eligible to teach young children at the professional level in both private and public settings in the Commonwealth. He/she may engage in child and family care at that level.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online or request a print application
WHAT NEXT?
Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
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