General Early Childhood Studies Track (On-Campus Courses)

The early childhood studies track of the Master of Arts with an Early Childhood Emphasis degree program includes coursework focused on the practice of early childhood education, intervention, and service provision.  Coursework (see below) includes a focus on early childhood curriculum, child development, and effective early childhood instructional methods. An applicant who chooses this program track may plan to pursue a future doctorate, may intend to engage in coaching with teachers or parents, or may endeavor to become a better teacher or administrator. This program has a focus on birth through kindergarten.

Early Childhood Studies MAE Program of Study Example

Fall Year 1: 6-9 credit hours

• EEC 6205 – Early Childhood Curriculum (3 credit hours)
• EEC 6615 – Early Childhood Education: Backgrounds & Concepts (3 credit hours)
• EEC 6905 – Practicum in Early Childhood (Optional) (3 credit hours)

Spring Year 1: 6 credit hours

• EEC 6326 –Social & Pre-Academic Instructional Methods for Young Children (3 credit hours)
• EDF 6403 – Quantitative Foundation of Educational Research (3 credit hours)

Summer Year 1 (Optional): 3 credit hours

• Elective or Early Childhood Specialization Courses (Optional) (3 credit hours)

Fall Year 2: 6 credit hours

• EEC 6933 – Families & Diversity in Early Childhood Studies (3 credit hours)
• EEC 6905 – Individual Work (3 credit hours)

Spring Year 2: 9 Credit Hours

• EEC 6971 – Thesis (3 credits) or EEC 6910 – Supervised Research (3 credit hours)
• EEC 7056 – Policy & Advocacy in Early Childhood Studies (3 credit hours)
• EEC 6933 – Early Childhood Assessment & Evaluation (3 credit hours)

Total: 30 credit hours