Early Childhood Education, Master of Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
College of Education
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 of Young Children.
- Available Emphasis Areas:
- Early Childhood - Emphasis
- Early Childhood Leadership - Emphasis
- Early Childhood National Board Preparation - Emphasis (beginning Fall 2016)
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To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.
You must additionally complete:- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
- All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
- All work toward the master's degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.
Read the full policy here.
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 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):
| Minimum Units for Completion | 30 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Optional |
| Emphasis, Minor, or Certificate Required | An emphasis, minor, or certificate is required for this major. |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| Progression Plan Link | View Program of Study |
Additional Admission Requirements
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Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
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The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
Admission requirements include the following:- Transcripts.
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.
Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.
Ready to apply? Begin your application now.International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
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- IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
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- Teaching Certificate - if the applicant has one
Master's Requirements
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Take the following 30 units:
Core requirements (12 units):
- ECI 620*, ECI 621*, ECI 625* (9 units)
- Select one course from EDF 670, EDF 671, EDF 673, EDF 677, EDR 610 (3 units)
Emphasis Requirements (18 units):
Select one:
Early Childhood Teacher Emphasis (18 units):Select three courses from (9 units):
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Early Childhood Leadership Emphasis (18 units):
- ECI 608 (3 units)
At least fifty percent of the courses in your program must be at the 600-level or above. In addition, you must be admitted to this degree program before taking your last 12 units of graduate work.
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.