Early Childhood Education Program Requirements 
To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and hold valid masters level Early Childhood Education certification.
ED 601, Curriculum Design (3)
ED 604, Advanced Educational Research (3)
IL 671, Advanced School Law (3)
IL 673, Models of Exemplary Leadership in Education (3)
CE 632, Family, Community, and School Dynamics: Promoting Great Beginnings (3)
CE 633, Assessing Current Practices in Early Childhood Environments (3)
CE 634, Current Trends and Critical Issues in Early Childhood Development and Learning (3)
CE 635, The Early Childhood Professional (3)
EE 622, Learning Theory and Instructional Practice in Elementary Mathematics and Science (3)
EE 623, Best Practices in Language Arts (3)
EE 624, Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Programs (3)
Total Hours = 33
*Students who have not previously met the special education requirement must take a general survey course in special education in addition to the above requirements.
This program is also offered online.