Department of Early Childhood Education
Robert Messano, Coordinator, Early Childhood Graduate Program
Room: CAS 215
Tel: 908-737-0301
Email: rmessano@kean.edu
Ms. Elizabeth Satchell, Coordinator, Alternate Route
Room: HH-320
Tel: 908-737-3880
Email: esatchel@kean.edu
Degrees Offered
M.A. in Early Childhood Education Options:
- Administration in Early Childhood & Family Studies
- Advanced Curriculum and Teaching
- Classroom Instruction with initial P-3 Certification
Certification Programs
- P-3 Certification Endorsement
Non-Degree Programs
- P-3 Alternate Route
- EMSE Alternate Route
- Post-Master's Plus-30 (with program advisement and approval)
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.