Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education

The Department of Early Childhood Education, and the Department of Educational Foundations and Special Education. On that date, the Early Childhood Education program became the Department of Early Childhood Education. The purpose of the site is to provide current and accurate information about the Early Childhood Education department. The Department of Early Childhood Education believes that students and faculty are reflective partners actively engaged in a continual learning process to gain the knowledge, skills and dispositions to be teachers, researchers, professionals and leaders in early care and education.Engage in innovative and effective learning experiences that positively impact their lives as well as children, families and the global community.
Advocate for the early care and education profession.
Demonstrate excellence in early care and education through the understanding and application of theory, research and practice in a variety of real-world settings.
Appreciate the uniqueness of each individual when preparing the teaching and learning environment.
Honor the culture and diversity of ALL children and families within a changing global and technological society.