Early Childhood (PreK-2) (M.Ed./ITL)

Core Courses for Initial Licensure (21 Credits)

• EDU 520 - Teaching Strategies Credits: 3 *
• EDU 533 - Science of Reading Credits: 3 *
• EDU 543 - Science of Effective Literacy Instruction Credits: 3 *
• EDU 562 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 3
• EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
• EDU 575 - Classroom Management and Organization Credits: 3
• EDU 580 - Methods and Practice in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3 *

Concentration Courses for Initial Licensure (9 Credits)

• EDU 521 - Math in the Interactive Classroom Credits: 3
• EDU 522 - Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom Credits: 2
• EDU 523 - Integrating History in the Classroom Credits: 2
• EDU 524 - Integrating Science in the Classroom Credits: 2

Practicum (3 Credits)

• EDU 587 - Practicum and Seminar: Early Childhood Credits: 3 **

Educational Theory and Skills Courses for Completion of Degree (3 Credits)

• EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students Credits: 3

Total Program: 36 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

** For those seeking licensure, please complete the following: 1. Pass appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure before beginning practicum and 2. Before or during the practicum, take EDU641 Sheltered English Immersion (Required course for MA state licensure, not part of degree program).