Master of Education Early Childhood Education
College of Education
Degree Program Course Requirements
For general degree requirements, see the College of Education and
the General Degree Requirements pages.
Area 1 Professional Core Required Hours: 7
EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology: Achievement for Diverse Learners
EDUF 6116 Research Methods and Action Research
EDUF 6795 Seminar: Foundations of Collaborative Student Support
Area 2 Concentration Required Hours: 18
EDEC 6155 Early Childhood in Contemp Society
EDEC 6156 Theories, Concepts, and Applications of Child Development
EDEC 6166 Assessment Methodologies, Instruments, and Procedures in Early Childhood
EDCI 6228 Foundations of Special Education
Select one of the following courses:
EDEC 6115 Literacy Education with Young Children
EDEC 6116 Writing and the Young Child
EDRG 6118 Meth/Mat for Tch Read Early Chdhd (required if not taken at the undergraduate
level) (Web Enhanced Course)
Select one of the following courses:
EDEC 6125 Developing Mathematical Thinking in the Early Childhood Classroom
MAED 6130 Numbers and Problem Solving
Area 3 Electives Required Hours: 11
EDEC 6135 Developing Scientific Thinking in the Early Childhood Classroom
EDEC 6145 Exploring the World with Young Children
EDRG 6148 Psychology of Reading
EDEC 6159 Imagination, Curiosity, and Creativity in Teaching and Learning
EDEC 6165 Partnerships with Parents/Guardians of Young Children
EDRG 6245 Assessment and Classroom Instruction / Summer Institute
EDRG 6756 Classroom Literacy Seminar
EDEC 6795 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education
MAED 5131G Algebra and Proportionality
MAED 5132G Understanding Data Analysis & Probability
MAED 5133G Understanding Geometry & Measurement
Area 4 Other Requirements Required Hours: 0
EDUF 6000 Exit Exam
Total Required Hours: 36
Note: The following courses may be taken for a Reading Endorsement: EDRG 6118, EDRG 6245, EDRG 6148, and EDRG 6756
Note: The following courses may be taken for a Math Endorsement: MAED 6130, MAED 5131G, MAED 5132G, MAED 5133G, EDEC 6125.
