Department of Early Childhood Education
Dr. Jennifer Chen, Chairperson
Location: Hennings Hall, 419
Phone: 908-737-3809
Email: jchen@kean.edu
Programs Offered
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Administration in Early Childhood & Family Studies
- Advanced Curriculum and Teaching
Certification and Non-Degree Programs
- P-3 Endorsement
- P-3 Alternate Route
Program Description
The Early Childhood Education programs are 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 gain essential theoretical understandings in the field of Early Childhood Education and practical classroom applications of current, research-based teaching strategies.