Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education

 

Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education

Certified teachers may earn a Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Education entirely online! Early childhood teachers typically instruct in a variety of disciplines each day. This NCATE approved teacher education masters program offers courses in reading, language arts literature, social studies, science, math, technology, child development and multiculturalism.

Self-expression and creativity are encouraged as a part of the learning process. The specialized knowledge reflected in Brenau’s graduate courses in early childhood takes into account immediate experiences for the developing child as well as long-term learning.

Program requirements include 34 semester hours divided into six components (see program information below). The program’s capstone activity is either a comprehensive exam or an applied research project.

Professional Development

Choose three of the 3-hour courses listed below.

• ED 601 The Young Learner
• ED 630 Computer Literacy in Education
• ED 675 Curriculum & Pedagogy in Multicultural Ed.
• ED 701 Contemporary Issues in Education
• ED 702 Advanced Educational Psychology
• SE 605 Special Education for Classroom Teachers

Graduate Research

• ED 771 Methods of Educational Research

Graduate Reading

Choose two of the 3-hour courses listed below. Prerequisite: undergraduate course in teaching.

• ED 634 Reading in the Content Areas
• ED 741 Issues in Reading
• ED 743 Correlates of the Reading Process
• ED 744 Analysis/Correction of Reading Difficulties

Graduate Methods

Choose three of the 3-hour courses listed below.

• ED 623 Advanced Math Methods in ECE
• ED 624 Advanced Science Methods in ECE
• ED 625 Advanced Social Studies Methods ECE
• ED 620 Advanced Language Arts Methods ECE

Graduate Electives

Choose two of the 3-hour courses from any graduate education courses that have not been used to fulfill any other section of the plan of study.

• ED 628 Trends & Issues in Social Studies - ECE
• ED 644 Applied Science Education - ECE
• ED 781 Teacher Support Specialist
• MS 510 Math for Teachers
• PS 505 Science for Teachers
• SE 745 Analysis/Correction of Math Disabilities

Capstone Experience

Students will complete their program with their choice of one of these two experiences.

• ED 780 Comprehensive Examination (1 hour)
• ED 772 Applied Research Project (3 hours)

Academic Advisor

Vince Yamilkoski, Ed.D.
770-534-6134 or 800-252-5119, ext. 6134