Early Childhood Education, MSE

Purpose of the Degree

The purpose of the M.S.E. degree in Early Childhood Education is to offer educators and educators-in-training a planned program of study focusing on the developmental and educational needs of young children. The program of study outlines herein leads to the successful completion of the graduate degree. This is not a “program of study” leading to initial teaching licensure.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission into the Master of Science in Education degree program in Early Childhood Education must meet the admission requirements of Graduate Admissions. In addition, applicants must have a valid teaching license (Arkansas or other state).

Unconditional Admission: In addition to Graduate Admissions criteria, academic proficiency must be established through satisfaction of the following admissions selection criteria:

A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (or 3.25 on the last 60 hours)

Conditional Admission: In addition to Graduate Admissions criteria for conditional admission, academic proficiency must be established through satisfaction of the following admission selection criteria:

A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5

University Requirements:

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Teacher Education Core:

ELFN 6773 - Introduction to Statistics and Research Sem. Hrs: 3
TE 6233 - Teaching and Assessment Sem. Hrs: 3
TE 6253 - Perspectives on Professionalism in Education Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 9

Program Requirements:

ECH 6423 - Documenting Young Children’s Learning and Development Sem. Hrs: 3
ECH 6513 - Developmental Perspectives Sem. Hrs: 3
ECH 6533 - Sources and Models of Early Childhood Curriculum Sem. Hrs: 3
ECH 6713 - Technology and Early Childhood Sem. Hrs: 3
ECH 6773 - Research in Early Childhood Education Sem. Hrs: 3
ECH 6783 - Leadership in Early Childhood Education Sem. Hrs: 3
TE 6283 - Practicum in Teacher Education Sem. Hrs: 3

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Early Childhood Education, MSE

Purpose of the Degree

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Teacher Education Core:

Sub-total: 9

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 21

Total Required Hours: 30

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Early Childhood Education, MSE

Purpose of the Degree

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Teacher Education Core:

Sub-total: 9

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 21

Total Required Hours: 30