Required Core Courses (18 Hours):

• EDEC 608 - Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education
• EDEC 740 - The Young Child: Applying Theory and Research
• EDEC 742 - Advanced Study of Early Childhood Curricula and Program Models
• EDEC 744 - Advanced Study of Language Development and Communication Skills in Early Childhood Education
• EDEC 750 - Play Theory and Early Learning
• EDEC 794 - Leadership, Advocacy, and Collaboration in Early Childhood Settings.

Specialized Requirement in Diversity (3 Hours):

• EDTE 779 - Multicultural Issues of Education

• or

• EDTE 776 - Educating African-American Students

Technology (3 Hours):

• EDEC 795 - Technology in Early Childhood Education

• or

• EDTE 731 - Integration of Technology and Instruction

Research, Measurement, or Assessment (3 Hours):

• EDRM 700 - Introduction to Research in Education

• or

• EDRM 720 - Educational Measurement

Related Study (6 Hours):

Must be pre-approved by advisor

Final Seminar (3 Hours):

• EDEC 797 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education

Note:

No more than 6 hours of workshops, institutes, or field courses may be used in the degree program. Each candidate will successfully complete a comprehensive examination.