Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.)

M.Ed. -  Early Childhood Education with Initial Licensure

Program Objectives
This program is designed for those with a baccalaureate degree seeking initial licensure to teach PreK through 2.

Prerequisites

1. An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Courses should include work in
   • English Composition and literature
   • College mathematics
   • Laboratory sciences
   • The Arts
   • Health and physical education
   • History and other social studies
   • Introduction to psychology
   • Developmental psychology (or an appropriate psychology)
2. Minimum cumulative average of 2.67 in the Baccalaureate Degree Program.
3. Completed graduate admission application and three letters of reference.
4. Personal interview and evaluation of undergraduate transcript.
5. All graduate students are required to demonstrate successful completion and a passing score on the Communication and Literacy skills section of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), or comparable state teacher exam, before formal acceptance into the degree program.

   Note: All candidates are welcome to take up to nine credits of graduate coursework prior to formal acceptance into the degree program.

Required Education Courses

1. EDC 400* - The Reflective Practitioner (3 Credits)
2. EDC 550 - Introduction to Special Education (3 Credits)
3. EDC 508* - Teaching of Mathematics (3 Credits)
4. EDC 516* - Teaching of Reading and Language Arts (3 Credits)
5. EDC 402 - Multisensory Teaching of Language Skills
6. EDC 595 - Assessment and Curriculum for Early Childhood and Special Education
7. EDC 439B - Student Teaching: Early Childhood 300 hrs. (6 Credits)
8. EDC 446 - Education Seminar (1-3 Credits)
   * Field Experience Required (75 hours total)

   Note: The candidate must pass the appropriate Subject Matter portion of the MTEL to be eligible for Student Teaching.With the above, the candidate must successfully complete a program portfolio to be eligible for licensure at the Initial Level.

Additional Courses Required for Master's Degree (6 Credits)

• EDC 354 - Classroom Assessment (3 Credits) or one 3-credit elective.
• One 3-credit
• Elective Masters Degree Total (30 Credits) Note: There is a 10 year limit for completion of degree requirements including transfer courses requested.

Program for Professional Licensure to be announced.

For Further Information, Contact:

• Barbara Dautrich, Ed.D Director of Elementary & Early Childhood Education
• (413) 205-3407
• barbara.dautrich@aic.edu

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