Online Master of Education In Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education
The Master of Education in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in early childhood education is offered fully online, pairing flexibility with academic excellence. These graduate level online classes in early childhood education will prepare you to meet the education, social and emotional needs of children from birth through eight years old.
Quick facts
Next start date: 03/14/2022
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
Degree questions, answered.
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Why earn a master’s degree concentration in early childhood education?
Through online coursework, applied activities and in-person clinical experiences, the program will equip you with specialized skills and advanced knowledge in early childhood pedagogy, community collaboration, technology, administration, policy analysis and advocacy. The master's degree is appropriate for students interested in learning about early childhood education research and working with infants and children in grades K-3. This track may be of interest if you already have a teaching certificate and are interested in furthering your knowledge and skills or pursuing doctoral studies in the future.
All courses are online, but practicum placements are completed in person. If you are seeking certification in a state other than Arizona, you should contact your state department of education to determine the early childhood education requirements prior to applying.
The MEd in early childhood education has two offerings:
- MEd with Certification (45 credit hours)
- MEd (30 credit hours)
Professional licensure and certification
ASU offers programs that lead to professional licensure with the state of Arizona and may allow graduates to be eligible for licensure in other states. Please check the professional licensure list for Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College to determine if this program meets requirements in your state. Note that not all programs within Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College lead to professional licensure. Contact our enrollment team for more information: ASUeducation@asu.edu.
Does my early childhood education degree concentration say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.
Please note your diploma will state the degree you earn: Master of Education in curriculum and instruction. Your concentration in early childhood education will not appear on your diploma, but it will be noted on your transcripts.
Online classes in early childhood education
Introduction to Research & Evaluation in Education
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Child Guidance and Management: Child, Family, Community, and Culture
Emergent Literacy
Integrated Literacy for the Young Learner
Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
Assessment of Young Children
Foundations of Diversity, Human Development, and the Young Child
What can I do with a master’s degree concentration in early childhood education?
Graduates from this degree will be prepared for a variety of careers in working with young children. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Preschool teacher
Child and family social worker
School psychologist
Education administrator
Prestigious faculty
The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College draws from a range of academic disciplines – including cognitive science, psychology and economics – to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy.
The faculty is committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. Our teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Prestigious faculty
The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College draws from a range of academic disciplines – including cognitive science, psychology and economics – to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy.
The faculty is committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. Our teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Admission requirements for early childhood education degree concentration
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
Join one of the best colleges of education in the nation
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems. According to U.S. News & World Report, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is the only U.S. college of education to rank in the top 15 in both on-campus and online graduate education degrees.
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