Early Childhood Education, M.A.: Classroom Instruction with Initial P-3 Certification Option
Jennifer Chen
Room: HH-419
Tel: 908-737-3809
Email: jchen@kean.edu
Program Description
This program is designed for individuals who wish to assume teaching or administrative positions in the primary grades, child care centers or nursery schools, Head Start, infant/toddler settings or family life education programs. Students are offered three options for programs leading to the M.A. degree: Administration in Early Childhood & Family Studies; Advanced Curriculum and Teaching; and Classroom Instruction with Initial P-3 Certification.
Option Description
The Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Classroom Instruction Option with Initial P-3 Certification leads to certification and a master’s degree for liberal arts graduates seeking to become teachers at the pre-school through third grade (P-3) level. Students who successfully complete Level I are eligible for Provisional Teaching Certification.
Prerequisites
- Completion of a liberal arts major
- Passing score on the Early Childhood Content Knowledge PRAXIS (5025)
- Competency in oral and written English communication as evidenced in a departmental interview with a writing sample
- Students must document sufficient experience in the field or may complete additional hours (minimum of 40 hours) during Level I of the program prior to student teaching.
Degree Requirements
- Development of a teaching portfolio
- 24 credits required for certification
- 45 credits required for the degree
- 6 credits Advanced Seminar
Required Courses
Level I: 24
| EC 5000 | FOUNDATIONS OF EC & FS | 3 |
| EC 5100 | LNG&READ&THGHT YNG CH THRY&PRA | 3 |
| EC 5230 | DEV THEORIES FOR TEACH EC & FS | 3 |
| EC 5275 | CURR DEVEL FOR YNG CHLDN | 3 |
| EC 5320 | CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES PARENTING EDUCATION | 3 |
| EC 5500 | INTEGRATING TECH INTO EC CURR | 3 |
| EC 5565 | TEACHING PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR | 6 |
EC 5000, EC 5100, EC 5230, EC 5275, EC 5320: Required for N.J. Certification, P-3
Note: Certification will be recommended at the completion of Level I
Level II: 15
| EC 5120 | SUPPORTING EMERGENT LITERACY AT HOME And At School | 3 |
| EC 5250 | SCI FOR EC TCHRS | 3 |
| EC 5260 | RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD ED | 3 |
| EC 5290 | MATH FOR EC TEACHERS | 3 |
| EC 5590 | THEORY INTO PRACTICE:ORG INT | 3 |
Note: EL 5590 requires credits at Level II including EC 5260. EL 5590 required to advance to Level III.
Level III: 6
Total Credit Hours: 45