M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2)
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 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 will gain a rich and relevant preparation for teaching by participating in a full-time practicum in early childhood classrooms.
For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.
Program of Study
Required Courses
All of the following required courses must be completed prior to EEDUC 7733, and many courses include field-based assignments.
| EECLD 6001 | Culturally Responsive Pedagogies: Equity & Agency | 3 |
| EECLD 6115 | Sheltered English Instruction PreK-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 5122 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EEDUC 5128 | Early Childhood Social Studies, Families and Communities | 3 |
| EEDUC 5130 | Early Childhood STEAM and Health | 3 |
| EEDUC 5138 | Literacy and the Arts in the Early Childhood Classroom | 3 |
| EEDUC 5139 | Learning Mathematics in Early Childhood | 3 |
| EEDUC 5400 | Literacy Essentials for Every Educator | 3 |
| EEDUC 6109 | Observation, Documentation, and Assessment | 3 |
| EEDUC 6310 | Design for Learning: Inquiry, Equity & Inclusivity | 3 |
The content from EECLD 6115 may be waived with documented state approved Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, and another course can be selected with advisor approval.
Practicum (6 credits):
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.
| EEDUC 7733 | Seminar and Practicum for Educator Initial Licensure | 6 |