College of Education

The Master of Arts program in Early Childhood Education is designed for those who already hold teacher certification. This program complies with the standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

What You Will Learn

You will engage in a personalized curriculum, developed in consultation with an advisor according to your background, needs, and aspirations.

Opportunities

Successful completion of this program, depending on your individualized course of study, leads to recommendation for the Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood Endorsement (ZS). As a graduate of this program, you will you be prepared to pursue a rewarding career as a classroom teacher (preschool through third grade), child care program director, or other position related to the care and education of children ages birth through eight years.

• Featured Courses

  • ECE 610 Supporting Children and Families in a Diverse Society
  • ECE 616 Curriculum and Environments
  • ECE 689 Colloquium and Internship

• Early Childhood Education Online Program [M.A.]

  Early Childhood Education Online Program [M.A.]

  This Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education online program is designed for those who hold teacher certification and are seeking an Early Childhood endorsement to add to the certificate, seek careers as classroom teachers (preschool through third grade), child care program directors or other positions related to the care and education of children ages birth to eight years.