Master of Arts in Education – Concentration in Early Childhood Education with a PK-3 Preliminary Teaching Credential

The Master of Arts in Education with the PK-3 California Preliminary Credential is designed for students interested in pursuing a Preliminary Teaching Credential and applying their graduate course work toward the Master of Arts in Education degree. When candidates apply, they must declare their intentions to pursue the M.A. in Education.

Admission Requirements for the M.A./Early Childhood Education PK-3 Preliminary Teaching Credential 

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1. Effectively teach with love and wisdom in today's schools.
2. Become teacher-researchers who utilize research-based practices to enhance their teaching practice.
3. Effectively design curricular units that align with academic learning goals/targets.
4. Application of assessment of learning practices.
5. Understanding of educational issues relevant to student learning.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
PK-3 Credential Requirements
ECED-500	Classroom Management and Guiding the Young Child's Behavior	3
ECED-504	Foundations in Teaching for Early Childhood Educators	3
ECED-505	Advanced Curriculum Design and Development in Early Childhood Education	3
ECED-507	STEM/STEAM: Math for the Young Child	3
ECED-508	Advanced Practicum I	3-4
ECED-509	Advanced Practicum II	4
ECED-530	Lang/Lit for Young Child Multicultural Communities	3
ECED-531	Advanced Strategies of Observation, Documentation, and Assessment	3
ECED-532	Clinical Practice Seminar I and CalTPA Cycle 1	2
ECED-533	Clinical Practice Seminar II and CalTPA Cycle 2	2
EDUG-605	Current Issues in Education	2
M.A. Core Requirements
Prerequisite: completion of required PK-3 Credential Requirements and consent of the Director. Regular status required prior to enrolling in the M.A. Core.
EDUG-606	Introduction to Educational Research	4
EDUG-609	Curriculum Design and Teaching	2
EDUG-610	Educational Assessment and Evaluation	4
Total Units		41-42