Accelerated M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2) 40 credits
Part of an Accelerated Degree Program for BS in Early Childhood Studies Students: Lesley University Center for the Adult Learner (LCAL) and Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC)
This program of study is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Initial Teacher License in Early Childhood (PreK-2) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
This master's program consists of courses that lead to an Initial teacher license in early childhood education, with an emphasis on the inclusion of all children. In addition to challenging and engaging coursework, students prepare for teaching by participating in a full-time practicum in early childhood classrooms.
- Practicum prerequisites: Completion of a 100 hour pre-practicum experience and all practicum documentation (including applicable MTEL score reports); practicum application submitted by April 1 for Fall or November 1 for Spring; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; completion of all pre-practicum courses with no outstanding incomplete or failing grades. This full time, semester-long experience requires an accompanying seminar course and includes a field experience fee and 6 credits of tuition. Field Placement Office must approve all practicum placements.
Program of Study
LCAL students take 7 of the program credits at the undergraduate level: EEDUC 5131 in junior year and EECLD 6115 in senior year.
BHCC students take 6 of the program credits at the undergraduate level: EARED 6116 in junior year and EEDUC 5130 in senior year.
Core Courses (28 credits):
| EEDUC 5131 | Developments in Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| EEDUC 5130 | Early Childhood STEAM and Health | 3 |
| EECLD 6115 | Sheltered English Instruction (PreK-6) | 4 |
| EEDUC 5115 | Families, Society, and Schools | 3 |
| EEDUC 5137 | Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years | 3 |
| EEDUC 7727 | Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Education (PreK-2) | 6 |
| EARED 6116 | Early Childhood Arts, History and Social Science | 3 |
| EINSE 5037 | Strategies for Inclusive Schooling | 3 |
EECLD 6115 may be waived with documented state approved Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement. Total program credit variability only applies when EECLD 6115 is waived.
BHCC Courses (12 credits):
The following courses will be taken by B.S. Early Childhood Studies students from BHCC.
| EEDUC 5138 | Literacy, Literature, and the Arts in the Early Childhood Classroom | 3 |
| EEDUC 5139 | Learning Mathematics in Early Childhood | 3 |
| EEDUC 6058 | Anti-Bias Communities in Early Childhood | 3 |
| EEDUC 6109 | Observation, Documentation, and Assessment | 3 |
LCAL Courses (12 credits):
The following courses will be taken by B.S. Early Childhood Studies students from LCAL.
Note: EEDUC 5815 must be taken for 3 credits.
| EEDUC 5300 | Environment and Materials in Reggio-Inspired Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EEDUC 5815 | Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education Seminar | 3 |
| EEDUC 6058 | Anti-Bias Communities in Early Childhood | 3 |
| EEDUC 6139 | A Pedagogy of Play | 3 |