Siena Heights University
Education: Early Childhood Education
Master of Arts Degree
Available in Adrian, See Pre-Requisites*
I.
Course Requirements
A. Common Core Courses
1.
TED 602
Research and Professional Writing in Education
2.
TED 604
History and Philosophy of Ideas 6 credit hours
3
3
B. Professional Core Courses
1.
TED 601
Professional Reading and Writing in Teacher Education
2.
TED 617
Perspectives on Diversity 6 credit hours
3
3
C. Specialized Courses
1.
TED 610
2.
TED 612
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
TED 620
TED 621
TED 622
TED 623
TED 625
SED 544
18 credit hours
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
3
Exploration of the Special Needs of Exceptional Children and Youth (Early
Childhood)
3
Individualizing Early Math Curriculum
1
Individualizing Language Curriculum in Early Childhood
1
Individualizing Early Science & Cultural Studies Curriculum
1
Observation, Analysis, and Affective Learning Experiences for Young Children 3
Administration and Supervision in the Early Childhood Setting
3
Early Childhood Special Education
3
D. Integrative Experience
1.
TED 690
Reflective Teaching Practicum & Seminar (Early Childhood) 3 credit hours
3
E. Summative Experience
1.
GRS 694
Thesis/Project Seminar (Early Childhood) 3 credit hours
3
II. Total for Major
36 credit hours
III. Pre-Requisites for Master of Arts Degree
1.
*CDV 115
Child Growth and Development (or equivalent)
2.
*TED 522
Methods and Materials of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
IV. Pre-Requisites for students seeking Early Childhood endorsement (ZS) for Elementary Teacher Certification
1.
*CDV 115
Child Growth and Development (or equivalent)
2.
*TED 522
Methods and Materials of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
Note: Completion of 24 credit hours of courses from the specialization and TED690 (27 credit hours in B – D
above) plus successful completion of the MTTC leads to the Early Childhood (ZS) Endorsement on an existing
elementary teacher certificate in the State of Michigan.
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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