College of Education
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education - Overview
- Option: Administration in Early Childhood Education
- Option: Advanced Curriculum and Teaching
- Option: Classroom Instruction P-3
- Option: Education for Family Living
Option: Classroom Instruction with initial P-3 certification
Coordinator: Dr. Polly Ashelman
Hennings Hall, Room 414
(908) 737-3785/3780
pashelma@kean.edu
The Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Classroom Instruction Option with Initial P-3 Certification leads to certification and a master’s degree for liberal arts graduates seeking to become teachers at the pre-school through third grade (P-3) level. Students who successfully complete Level I are eligible for Provisional Teaching Certification.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- A baccalaureate degree
- Completion of a liberal arts major
- 3.0 cumulative grade point average (lower GPA’s will be considered based on overall strength of application)
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Passing score on the Early Childhood Content Knowledge PRAXIS (0022)
- Competency in oral and written English communication as evidenced in a departmental interview with a writing sample.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Submission of satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam and Early Childhood PRAXIS (0022)
- Students must document sufficient experience in the field or may complete additional hours (minimum of 40 hours) during Level I of the program prior to student teaching.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Development of a teaching portfolio
- 24 credits required for certification
- 45 credits required for the degree
- Two semester (6 credits) advanced seminar
REQUIRED COURSES
REQUIRED COURSES - 24 Credits |
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| EC 5000 | Foundations of Early Childhood and Family Studies | 3 credits |
| EC 5100 | Language Reading and Thought in the Young Child: Theory and Practice | 3 credits |
| EC 5230 | Developmental Theories for Teaching in Early Childhood and Family Studies | 3 credits |
| EC 5275 | Integrated Curriculum Development | 3 credits |
| EC 5320 | Creating Partnerships with Families | 3 credits |
| EC 5500 | Integrating Technology into the Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 credits |
| EC 5565 | Teaching Practicum and Seminar | 6 credits |
| NOTE: Certification will be recommended at the completion of Level I | ||
REQUIRED COURSES - 15 Credits |
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| EC 5120 | Supporting Emergent Literacy at Home and at School | 3 credits |
| EC 5250 | Science for Early Childhood Teachers | 3 credits |
| EC 5260 | Research in Early Childhood and Family Studies | 3 credits |
| EC 5290 | Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers | 3 credits |
| EC 5590 | Theory into Practice: Observation, Interpretation & Integration | 3 credits |
| NOTE: EL 5590 requires credits at Level II including EC 5260 5590 required to advance to Level III | ||
LEVEL III—6 Credits |
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| EC 5598 | Advanced Seminar in Early Childhood and Family Studies I | 3 credits |
| EC 55599 | Advanced Seminar in Early Childhood and Family Studies II | 3 credits |
M.A. AWARDED AT THE CONCLUSION OF LEVEL III