Education (Early Childhood Education) - Master of Arts (Online)
Concentration: Early Childhood Education (without licensure)
The program with a concentration in Early Childhood Education (without licensure) is an on-line only graduate degree program for persons with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field who are already teaching or working in early childhood settings. This advanced degree prepares the early childhood professional for advanced practice in teaching education, engagement with applied research, staff development, work with families, program management and commitment to issues, analysis and advocacy related to early childhood education.
- This is an on-line program only
- You must apply and be admitted to NMSU Graduate School and the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership before you can begin taking ECED courses
- Many specialized courses are not offered every semester. Please check with your faculty advisor to plan accordingly
- For additional information, visit the program website
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| TPAL Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 5120 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5140 | Research in Curriculum and Pedagogy | 3 |
| EDUC 5170 | Action Research Projects | 3 |
| Early Childhood Core Courses | ||
| ECED 5230 | Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| BLED 5120 | The Bilingual Preschool Child | 3 |
| ECED 6110 | History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECED 5310 | Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECED 5130 | Working with Parents of Young Children | 3 |
| ECED 5210 | Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECED 5520 | Literacy Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECED 5110 | Working with Young Children with Special Needs, Ages 3-8 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |