Early Childhood Education PK-2 (Initial) Licensure Concentration, MS
Master of Science in Education
The Master of Science in Education degree program in an Early Childhood Education concentration will provide students with an intensive study of content and pedagogy for improved classroom practice. The program is intended to deepen the content/subject matter knowledge base for teachers at the early childhood education level. Didactic and pedagogical applications enable students to consider new practices that result in improved classroom performance.
Program Requirements
To earn a M.S. in Education with an Early Childhood Education concentration, students must complete 39 hours of graduate coursework. The Initial Early Childhood Education Licensure concentration includes a 9-credit practicum or 12-credit internship experience.
Additional Program Information
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Degree requirements for the Initial Early Childhood Education PK-2 (Initial) Licensure concentration are as follows:
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDU 506 | Learning Theory and Designing Instruction for the Incl. Classroom | 3 |
EDU 545 | Mathematics Content, Application, and Assessment for Early Child. Ed. | 3 |
EDU 553 | Pre-Practicum and Seminar I | 0 |
EDU 557 | Pre-Practicum and Seminar II | 0 |
EDU 563 | English Language Arts Content, Apps, and Assessment for PreK-2 | 3 |
EDU 565 | Science Content, Applications and Assessment for PreK-2 | 3 |
EDU 567 | Social Studies Content, Application and Assessment for PreK-2 | 3 |
SPE 510 | Managing Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
SPE 520 | Learners with Special Needs | 3 |
SPE 525 | Multisensory Language and Literacy Strategies | 3 |
SPE 548 | Reading and Language Arts for English Language Learners | 3 |
Practicum 1 | 12 | |
Total Credits Required: | 39 |
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Students have the option to complete EDU 571 Practicum in Early Childhood Education with Seminar Fall Only (9 credits) and a three credit elective from the Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English as a Second Language, Reading, Special Education, or Special Education Administrator discipline that is not a practicum, pre-practicum, or seminar course or they can complete EDU 573 Year-long Internship in Early Childhood Education with Seminar twice.
Academic Requirements
Initial Early Childhood Education Licensure Concentration with 9-Credit Practicum
Note: This schedule reflects a possible sequence of courses to be taken in fulfillment of the Master of Science in Education program with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, Initial Post-Baccalaureate Licensure (9-credit practicum experience). This sequence assumes a fall semester start.
Two-Year Sequence
Year One | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
EDU 567 | Social Studies Content, Application and Assessment for PreK-2 | 3 |
SPE 525 | Multisensory Language and Literacy Strategies | 3 |
SPE 548 | Reading and Language Arts for English Language Learners | 3 |
Elective Option | 3 | |
Hours | 12 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EDU 553 | Pre-Practicum and Seminar I | 0 |
EDU 563 | English Language Arts Content, Apps, and Assessment for PreK-2 | 3 |
EDU 565 | Science Content, Applications and Assessment for PreK-2 | 3 |
SPE 545 | Mathematics Content and Applications for PreK-2 | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Summer Semester | ||
EDU 506 | Learning Theory and Designing Instruction for the Incl. Classroom | 3 |
EDU 557 | Pre-Practicum and Seminar II | 0 |
SPE 510 | Managing Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
SPE 520 | Learners with Special Needs | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall Semester | ||
EDU 571 | Practicum in Early Childhood Education with Seminar | 9 |
Hours | 9 | |
Total Credits Required: | 39 |
Initial Early Childhood Education Licensure Concentration with 12-Credit Internship
Note: This schedule reflects a possible sequence of courses to be taken in fulfillment of the Master of Science in Education program with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, Initial Post-Baccalaureate Licensure (12-credit practicum experience). This sequence assumes a fall semester start.
Two-Year Sequence
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Semester | Hours | |
EDU 567 | Social Studies Content, Application and Assessment for PreK-2 | 3 |
SPE 525 | Multisensory Language and Literacy Strategies | 3 |
SPE 548 | Reading and Language Arts for English Language Learners | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EDU 553 | Pre-Practicum and Seminar I | 0 |
EDU 563 | English Language Arts Content, Apps, and Assessment for PreK-2 | 3 |
EDU 565 | Science Content, Applications and Assessment for PreK-2 | 3 |
SPE 545 | Mathematics Content and Applications for PreK-2 | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Summer Semester | ||
EDU 506 | Learning Theory and Designing Instruction for the Incl. Classroom | 3 |
EDU 557 | Pre-Practicum and Seminar II | 0 |
SPE 510 | Managing Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
SPE 520 | Learners with Special Needs | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall Semester | ||
EDU 573 | Year-long Internship in Early Childhood Education with Seminar | 6 |
Hours | 6 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EDU 573 | Year-long Internship in Early Childhood Education with Seminar | 6 |
Hours | 6 | |
Total Credits Required: | 39 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program are expected to demonstrate achievement in all areas of the program. Specifically, the program will:
- Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers (1) Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment standard.
- Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers (2) Teaching All Students standard.
- Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers (3) Family and Community Engagement standard.
- Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers (4) Professional Culture.
- Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills through in-class assignments and presentations, to be applied in the teaching-learning process.