Master of Science in Education in Elementary Education - Emphasis in Early Childhood

The graduate program in elementary education advances scholarly preparation by providing quality teaching and promoting excellence in research/creative activity in order for graduate students to exemplify best teaching practices for children from birth through age fourteen. The graduate curriculum encompasses comprehensive content knowledge and promotes the use of critical thinking and problem solving to cultivate teacher-researchers who are empowered to serve as leaders in the profession. Faculty members challenge students to bridge the gap between theory and practice as they develop the skills required for ethical and effective collaboration and communication within the local school community and a culturally diverse, technologically advanced global environment. The early childhood provides coursework and research opportunities for teachers pursuing advanced study in working with children from birth to 8 years of age. Graduate students may choose special courses in assessment; working with families; brain development; infant, toddler and preschool teaching; K-3 environments; and children with special needs.