This 55-credit program leads to certification in both Childhood General Education (grades 1- 6) and in Literacy (birth through grade 6). This program is right for you if you hope to work with children either as a classroom teacher with a focus on reading and language arts or as a reading and literacy specialist, and if you do not have prior certification in either early childhood education or elementary education.
The 40-credit graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree with specialization in Early Childhood Education equips educators with competencies to guide a class ranging in ages from two and a half through six years. The focus of the program is to understand the unique needs of a young child striving to become independent, acquire the language of one's community, refine one's coordination through movement, and seeking a significant place in...
Upon the completion of this program students will:
1. Plan and direct a broad variety of service opportunities in the church and the community.
2. Become better performers in a solo, choral, or instrumental capacity.
3. Have new insights, perspectives, and practices in musical performances.
4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively make and arrange music in diverse musical styles.
The Early Childhood Education program is intended to enhance the professional competence of the individual as a teacher of young children. It includes integrated learning experiences in the study of the young child from prenatal through age eight, curriculum, current practice and areas of interest to the teacher of young children. Individuals not holding any type of certification can obtain the Instructional Level I Certificate in Early Childhood...
The Early Childhood Studies graduate program provides advanced studies in working with young children, birth through age eight, and their families. The program is blended with early childhood education early childhood special education; therefore, graduates are prepared to work with all children, those who are typically developing and those with delays and disabilities. Students come from a variety of settings: public schools; infant/toddler programs;...
The Master's degree program in Early Childhood education focuses on developmentally appropriate practices and critical thinking skills.
This program is appropriate for students who wish to be prepared to teach normal and moderately handicapped children in regular settings, pre-K-2.
Students can enter the program without teaching licensure. Prerequisite for either program is a college degree with an Arts and Sciences major or the equivalent.
The Early Childhood Specialist program prepares students as early childhood specialists within a variety of fields that involve working with young children. The required courses are designed to provide a strong conceptual understanding of developmental issues generally, as well as a specific concentration on young children. In addition, students may select electives to develop their own particular focus.
This program is designed for students who wish to prepare for a variety of professional assignments related to the education of the young child (three to eight years). Students concentrate on the preschool and young school-age child in preschool and school classrooms.
At the graduate level, persons entering the EdM and CAGS programs prepare for teaching and leadership responsibilities in a variety of early education environments. The doctoral program...
UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROGRAM * A long-standing tradition of excellence, demonstrated by the number of BGSU early childhood educators holding positions nationwide
* Interdisciplinary perspectives on effectively working with young children, their families, and their communities
* Field experiences (observing, tutoring, assisting, assessing, teaching) interwoven with coursework from freshman to senior year.
* Development of a professional portfolio...
The early childhood intervention specialist program is designed for individuals planning to work with infants, toddlers, and young children from birth through eight years of age, which requires knowledge and skills in both early childhood education and special education. The program includes course work and supervised experiences in both disciplines. Individuals completing this program will meet all the requirements for licensure in the following...
Are you ready to make a difference in our children's future by becoming a teacher? We offer accelerated state-approved teacher preparation programs with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree that can help you reach your goal. This online program, with specializations in early childhood education or special education, meets the educational requirements* needed to teach in birth to grade 12 classrooms...
Tailor your teaching to children at all levels by earning your Master of Arts in Education online with a specialization in Child Development from Ashford University. Focus your education degree with the Child Development specialization that will build awareness and understanding of the natural milestones in child development.
With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's...
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Your competence is the ultimate focus of every degree program at Western Governors University. The university emphasizes mastery of essential skills and knowledge...
