Masters degree in Early Childhood Education In-Service at Adelphi University

This track requires a minimum of 30 credits and a maximum of 39 credits, depending on waived courses.

[FW=Required Field Work]

The following 19 credits may be waived.
Course# Course Title
ECH 600 Childhood Development
EEC 600 Introduction to Special Education
ELY 545 Children's Literature
ELY 625 Approaches to Teaching Literacy in Childhood Education
ECH 710 Mathematics and Technology in Childhood Education
ECH 720 Science and Technology in Childhood Education
HED 610 Health Promotion for Teachers (1 credit)

Introductory Course (3 Credits)
Course# Course Title
EYC 650 Facing History: Roots of Early Childhood Education and Foundations for Practice

Educational Foundations (3 Credits)
Course# Course Title
ECH 600 Childhood Development
EEC 600 Introduction to Special Education
EYC 655 Children's Play: A Source of Development and Learning
EYC 660 Assessment, Observation, and Documentation in Early Childhood Settings (2 credits)
EYC 670 Classroom Management for Early Educators (2 credits)

Subject Matter Core (15 Credits)
Course# Course Title
ELY 545 Children's Literature
ELY 625 Approaches to Teaching Literacy in Childhood Education
EYC 665 Artistic and Creative Expression in Young Children (2 credits)
ECH 710 Mathematics and Technology in Childhood Education
ECH 720 Science and Technology in Childhood Education
HED 610 Health Promotion for Teachers (1 credit)

Intensives (3 Credits)
Please choose a minimum of THREE intensives.
Course# Course Title
EYC 551 Speech and Language Development (1 credit)
EYC 552 The English Language Learner Student (1 credit)
EYC 553 The Gifted Child (1 credit)
EYC 554 Working with Paraprofessionals in the Classroom (1 credit)
EYC 555 Block Building (1 credit)
EYC 556 Sensory Learning (1 credit)
EYC 557 Introduction to the Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Settings (1 credit)
EYC 550 Special Topics (1 credit)

Reflective Practice (5 Credits)
Course# Course Title
EYC 801 Field Experience in Early Childhood Settings and Culminating Project (2 credits)
EYC 821 Practicum in Early Childhood Settings for Teachers Certified in Other Areas

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EYC 822 Summer Practicum in Early Childhood Settings for Teachers Certified in Other Areas

Total Credits: 30 - 39