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The Childhood Education Program prepares candidates to teach all children including those of diverse backgrounds. The course of study emphasizes curriculum development for classrooms that include students from diverse backgrounds, multiculturalism, teaching for equity and social justice, and the use of instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning. It has received National Recognition by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for the rigorous implementation of the Association of Childhood Education International’s standards for preparing elementary teachers.
The Master of Science in
Childhood Education program is designed for applicants with a bachelor degree
and little or no teaching experience or preparation who are seeking certification
at the elementary level, grades 1-6. The program includes opportunities for
candidates to participate in supervised school experiences
and a professional student-teaching sequence.
Students may complete the program on a full-time or part-time basis enrolling
in online and/or face-to-face courses. They have the option to complete the
program with an accelerated schedule (an academic year, plus preceding and following
summer sessions) or to extend their program over two to five years.
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