Early Childhood Education (Teacher Certification), MEd - MED | Degree Details | ASU Degree Search

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Early Childhood Education (Teacher Certification), MEd
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Child Development, Development, Early Childhood, Education, Grades K-3, Infant, Pre-K, Toddler, teaching
No matter where you're located, you can earn your master's degree and prepare to build a solid learning foundation for children during their most formative years. Online coursework paired with in-person internships and student teaching prepares you to obtain teacher certification and thrive in the field of early childhood education.
Program
description
Degree awarded:
MEd
Early Childhood Education (Teacher Certification)
The Master of Education program in early childhood education prepares individuals to meet the developmental, educational and social-emotional needs of children from birth through age 8 or grade 3. Graduates earn an institutional recommendation from ASU for Arizona teacher certification.
Through online coursework and applied activities, the program equips students with specialized skills and advanced knowledge in early childhood pedagogy, community collaboration, technology, policy and advocacy.
A series of professional experiences assists students in developing their understanding of teaching and learning as they apply knowledge from their coursework in varied early childhood settings. Individualized guidance through the clinical framework provides students with the support they need to become effective educators.
Graduates earn an institutional recommendation from ASU that is recognized by the Arizona Department of Education for teacher certification in Early Childhood, birth-age 8 or grade 3. To teach in an Arizona public school, graduates must pass the appropriate Arizona educator exams: National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments.
At a glance
College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Location:
Online
STEM-OPT
extension eligible:
No
Degree requirements
36 credit hours including the required applied project course (ECD 593)
Required Core (6 credit hours)
ECS 549 Foundations of Typical and Atypical Child Growth and Development (3)
TEL 517 Creating Equitable Learning Environment: Decision Making and Action (3)
Other Requirements (18 credit hours)
ECD 505 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3)
ECD 527 Mathematics in Early Childhood Education (3)
ECD 541 Assessment of Young Children (3)
ECD 565 Inclusive Instructional Methodologies for Young Children (3)
EED 532 Literacy Methods of Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners (3)
TEL 531 Foundations of Literacy: The Science of Reading (3)
Concentration (9 credit hours)
ECD 567 Clinical Experience: Early Childhood Internship (Ages Birth-5) (2)
ECD 576 Clinical Experience: Early Childhood Internship (Grades K-3) (2)
ECD 578 Student Teaching: Early Childhood (Grades K-3) (2)
ELL 515 Structured English Immersion Methods (3)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
ECD 593 Applied Project (3)
Admission
requirements
General university admission
requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants
International
applicants
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
three letters of recommendation
personal statement
professional resume
proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The personal statement should describe the personal and professional goals that motivated the applicant to apply to the program, and explain what led the applicant to this career path and how they will excel as an educator. The admission committee pays particular attention to the quality of writing and ideas expressed in the personal statement.
The professional resume should be one to two pages and include relevant personal, professional, educational and community activities.
The personal statement and professional resume should be prepared in one of the following file formats: MS Word (.doc), rich text (.rtf), Portable Document Format (.pdf), or text (.txt).
The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program.
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Career opportunities
Graduates are highly sought-after teachers in public, charter and private education institutions. Graduates gain skills in teaching, conducting research, using technology and analyzing policy --- all of which prepare them to expand or pursue educational careers working with young children and their families. Career examples include:
childcare worker
early childhood educator (birth through grade 3)
education administrator
family social worker
preschool teacher or director
Professional licensure
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the
ASU professional licensure
webpage.
Contact information
Division for Advancing Educator Preparation
ED 118
graduateeducation@asu.edu
480-965-5555
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced
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Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information:
Students from western states who select this major may be eligible for a
reduced nonresident tuition rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition
plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on
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