Program Description
The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education program is for teachers who are certified in elementary, early childhood or special education and are interested in pursuing a Master of Education without certification. Graduate students in the early childhood education program apply knowledge of child development, families and best teaching practices to a variety of educational settings, including public schools' Pre-K to grade 4 primary programs, preschool programs, Head Start, child care, and parenting and family support programs. This program is open to students with a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree from an accredited program and teaching certification in N-3, K-6 and/or special education Pre-K-12.
Program Adviser
Dr. Michelle Torregano
Delivery Mode
Global Online (100% online delivery)
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, formerly NCATE)
Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Clearances
Pennsylvania Act 24, 34, 114, 131 and 151 clearances (or appropriate clearances for non-Pennsylvania residents) are required for field-based course registration but not admission. Applicants may be admitted to the program but will not be able to register for field-based courses until all of the up-to-date clearances are submitted.
Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
| ECE 700 Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| ECE 702 Advanced Childhood Development | 3 |
| ECE 703 Literacy Development | 3 |
| ECE 704 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 705 Science and Math in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE 707 Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
| EDE 701 Standards Aligned Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments | 3 |
| ESP 610 Special Ed Foundations Collab | 3 |
| PSY 712 Advanced Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| RES 800 Methods of Research | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/education-online/childhood-education/index.aspx