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Master's in Early Childhood Education (MA)

The MA in Early Childhood Education (ECHD) prepares teacher candidates to address the learning and socio-emotional needs of children from birth to third grade. This intensive, field-based program prepares every candidate to work democratically with diverse children and families, including those with special needs and second language backgrounds. It leads to an Illinois teaching credential.
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Location: Chicago
Start Term: Fall
Program Type: Master's

The program is a part of Roosevelt's New Deal Teacher Academy. Each program in the NDTA fulfills the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt by fostering inclusive and engaging relationships among teacher candidates, faculty, school practitioners, and learners; immersing teacher candidates intensively in diverse school and community cultures; nurturing social justice leadership skills and dispositions; and coaching candidates toward career success.

Expectations & Requirements

Standards

Teaching is an immensely rewarding profession, but requires a lot of time, commitment and effort. Students can expect focused and practical assignments, engaging discussion and small group projects, and field experiences in diverse schools and classrooms. During the final semester, students complete a 15 week student teaching experience under the guidance of a mentor teacher and a university supervisor.

Sample Courses

  • Assessment in Early Childhood
  • Child, Family and Community
  • Primary Math, Science and Social Studies
  • Literacy in Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Curriculum: Infant, Toddler and Preschool
  • Early Childhood Special Education Methods
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Outcomes

The program has a 100% pass rate on the edTPA--the capstone assessment required for teacher licensure in Illinois.

Typically, graduates are employed as early childhood teachers serving preschool students and children in K - 2 classrooms. Occasionally, graduates choose to work in community agencies and organizations committed to serving young children and their families.

Admission

  • Online Application
  • $40 Application Fee
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities within the United States. Coursework completed outside the U.S. requires a Foreign Credential Evaluation to be submitted.
  • English Language Proficiency: All international students and individuals who completed a degree program outside the United States are required to meet this requirement. 
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