Program Overview
Marshall University's Early Childhood Education program empowers professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in early childhood education. The program offers a Graduate Certificate (21 credit hours) for licensed elementary teachers seeking an added endorsement in PK-K and a Master of Arts in Education (30-33 credit hours) with two options for licensed teachers. The program focuses on research, evaluation, instructional methods, and human development, preparing graduates for various roles in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Graduate Certificate or Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education program at Marshall University empowers professionals with advanced knowledge, skills, and dispositions to explore early childhood learners and learning.
Objectives:
- Provide a coordinated and sequential program of study in early childhood education.
- Establish a foundation in research, evaluation, instructional methods, technology, human development, and learning.
- Support knowledge, skills, and understanding developed through concentrated study in early childhood.
- Produce an experienced professional as a specialist.
Program Description:
The program focuses on early childhood education and prepares students for various roles in the field.
Graduate Certificate:
This 21-credit hour program is designed for licensed elementary teachers seeking an added endorsement in PK-K.
Master of Arts in Education with an area of emphasis in Early Childhood Education:
- Option 1 (30 hours): This option is for licensed PK-K teachers seeking an advanced degree.
- Option 2 (33 hours): This option is for licensed elementary teachers seeking an added endorsement in PK-K.
Other:
Prerequisites:
- Certificate Candidates:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or a Master’s degree
- Documentation of elementary teacher licensure
- Degree Candidates:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.5
- Documentation of preschool teacher licensure (Option 1) or elementary teacher licensure (Option 2)
Application:
For admission information and an application, visit http://www.marshall.edu/coepd/graduate/admissions/
