Master of Arts in Early Childhood Educational Psychology

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Early Childhood Educational Psychology prepares individuals to demonstrate mastery of national and state professional standards and competencies, leadership, and teaching roles in programs serving children ranging in age from birth through 8 years and their families, depending on the school system andor state regulations. Students are prepared to teach across all relevant subject matter with an emphasis on valuing diversity, leadership, advocacy, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Students must take prerequisite courses before formal admittance to a master’s program. The specific objectives of the Master of Arts in Early Childhood Educational Psychology are:To prepare students to assume leadership positions in early childhood care and education in a variety of educational, health and mental health-settings institutions concerned with children from the prenatal stage through age 8. Academic career choices of students selecting this emphasis typically include:Instructor of child development courses in community colleges.Parent educator in public adult education or in a variety of private settings.Specialist working in programs serving families with high-risk infants and young children.