Early Childhood Education

NCATE Category:  Advanced Teacher Preparation Description/Summary: 

The Master of Arts in Education, Option in Early Childhood Education is designed to foster the development of educators who are able to apply research-based knowledge in designing developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum and assessment strategies for children ages birth through 8. Candidates develop parent involvement strategies, reflect on issues facing the field, evaluate the quality of early childhood programs in their local communities, critically evaluate policies that impact young children and their families around the world, and utilize technology to enhance communication and learning.

For more information, please visit the Early Childhood Education program website.

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Assessment Plan & Curriculum Map

• Assessment Plan   (PDF)
• Curriculum Map   (PDF)

Rubrics

• SLO 1 - EDEC 521   (PDF)
• SLO 2 - EDEC 522   (PDF)
• SLO 3 - EDEC 520   (PDF)
• SLO 4 - EDEC 621   (PDF)
• SLO 5 - EDEC 523   (PDF)
• SLO 6 - EDEC 622   (PDF)
• SLO 7 - EDEC 526   (PDF)

Signature Assignment Data

• 2007-2008   (PDF)
• 2008-2009   (PDF)
• Spring 2009 - Fall 2009   (PDF)
• 2010-2011   (PDF)
• 2011-2012   (PDF)
• 2012-2014   (PDF)

Reports

• 2008 Annual Report   (PDF)
• 2009 Annual Report   (PDF)
• 2010 Annual Report   (PDF)
• 2011 Annual Report   (PDF)
• 2012 Annual Report   (PDF)
• 2014 Biennial Report   (PDF)
• 2014 Biennial Report Appendix A   (PDF)
• 2014 Biennial Report Appendix B   (PDF)