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

Core Courses (24 Credits)

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools (3)
• EDU 625 - Curriculum Models and Design (3)
• EDU 633 - Principles of Structured Literacy (3)
• EDU 690 - Action Research in the Classroom (6)

Concentration Courses (12 credit hours)

Choose four of the following:

• BIO 625 - Nutrition (3)
• EDU 631 - Integrating Literature throughout the Curriculum (3)
• EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL (3)
• EDU 635 - Sheltering Content Instruction for ESL (3)
• EDU 654 - Understanding Cultural and Family Systems (3)
• EDU 655 - Exploring Urban Schools: Character, Culture and Contexts (3)
• EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms (3)
• EDU 680 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Education (3)
• HIS 678 - Using Museums in the Classroom (3)
• MAT 621 - Math in the Interactive Classroom (3)
• PHY 603 - General Physical Science (3)

Total Program: 36 Credits