Degree Compare | 2025-2026 Academic Catalog | Northern Arizona University

Degree Comparison Program 2025-2026

	Early Childhood Education, Master of Education
Description	We designed this program for practicing teachers who wish to develop ... skills to better work with preschool and primary-level children. This program is nationally recognized by the National Association for the Education for Young Children (NAEYC). More
Unit Overview	In addition to University Requirements: Complete individual plan requirements. Candidates in this program are required to demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skills, professional knowledge, and ethical and professional dispositions to be eligible to enter student teaching or internship placements. Content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge or skills, and professional dispositions are demonstrated through candidate performance on key assessments embedded in the following course(s): ECI 608 ECI 608: Fieldwork Experience Description: Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Units: 1 - 12 , ECI 620, ECI 621, ECI 625 These courses must be taken and may not be substituted using transfer credit or other courses.
Emphasis, Minor or Certificate
Additional Admission Requirements	Individual program admission requirements over and above ... admission to NAU are required. IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Teaching Certificate - if the applicant has one More
Minimum Units for Completion	30
Highest Mathematics Required	None Specified
GPA	None Specified
Foreign Language	A foreign language is not required.
Progression Plan / Program of Study	View Program of Study
Program Fees	None Specified