MA in Education, Leadership in Early Childhood Education

Develop the skills needed for a career as an administrator, director or college instructor of early childhood education programs. This master’s focuses on skills for leadership in education that will help you move your career into program management.

Master’s in Educational Leadership, Early Childhood Degree Overview

By earning a master’s degree in leadership in education, you will be equipped to lead early childhood programs by focusing on fiscal planning skills, marketing, human resources and leadership. You will learn to develop innovative curricula and evaluate programs using standards set by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

 In the master’s in education leadership, early childhood program, you will:

  • Analyze the effectiveness of any early childhood education program based on NAEYC standards.
  • Utilize theories of learning and brain research to enhance teaching and student learning.
  • Evaluate curriculum design and curricular decisions as they relate to meeting the diverse needs of students.
  • Analyze issues and make ethical decisions within an educational context.

Next Session

Summer I (May 1, 2023)

Estimated Tuition

$695/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Online

Program Benefits that Benefit You.

A Better Balance for Work and School

Affordable, asynchronous classes that fit your work schedule, offered 100% online so you can learn while you earn.

Aligned with Standards

Our program focuses on how to develop and evaluate programs to create innovative new curricula using industry-recognized National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards.

CTC-Recognized Degree

Our MAELA with Early Childhood Education was designed to meet the California Council on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) program standards.

WSCUC

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

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    There are definite financial advantages to getting a master’s degree. You have the ability to max out on the pay scale. Initially, this was a motivator for me, but once I got into my master’s program and saw how I could apply what I was learning in my classroom, it wasn’t about the money so much anymore.
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    Admission Requirements

    Applicants for the master’s in educational leadership, early childhood program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

    • Completed application
    • GPA: Meet 1 of these 4 GPA options for admission
    • Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted
    • Hold one of the following certifications: California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher, Single Subject Credential Home Economics, Child Development Associate Credential or a comparable credential
    California Residency

    This program is only available to California residents.

    Graduate Level Exams

    For information about exam/test score requirements, please reference the University of Massachusetts Global Catalog

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    Master of Arts in Education Program Curriculum

    • EDUU 600 Research and Evaluation Methods 3
      EDUU 605 Democracy, Education and Social Change 3
      EDUU 606 Seminar in Learning Theory 3
      EDUU 607 Seminar in Comparative Education 3
      EDUU 608 Seminar in the Social Foundations of Education 3
      EDUU 609 Seminar in Curriculum Studies 3
      Core Courses Subtotal 18
    • Emphasis Required Courses

       
      EDUU 640  Foundations of Leadership in Early Childhood Settings

      3
      EDUU 641  Public Policy and Fiscal Planning for Early Childhood Leaders

      3
      EDUU 642  Leadership and Human Resources in Early Childhood Settings

      3
      EDUU 643  Leading Change in Early Childhood Programs: Capstone

      3
      Total Credits

      12

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    Meet Our Faculty

    Hawani Negussie Ed.D.

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    Hawani Negussie Ed.D.

    Chair and Assistant Professor

    Specialty

    Early Childhood Education
    Kimberly Greene SOE

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    Kimberly Greene, Ed.D.

    Professor

    Specialty

    Education

    Online Pedagogy

    Educational Technology

    Curriculum Design

    Language Acquisition, Children’s Literature, Education and Society in the 21st Century
    AnneSpillane

    education

    Anne Spillane, Ph.D.

    Associate Dean of Special Education (Credential, Master’s), School Psychology, School Counseling and Master of Arts in Education/Associate Professor

    Specialty

    Special Education

    Education
    Shari Farris Ed.D.

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    Shari Farris Ed.D.

    Associate Professor

    Specialty

    Education

    Online Learning

    Curriculum Development
    All education faculty

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    Early Childhood Education

    What is the purpose of early childhood education?

    Simply put, the purpose of ECE is to provide children with strategies that help them develop the emotional, social and cognitive skills needed to become lifelong learners. Curricula is set up to encourage young students to learn about themselves and the world through play and sensory experiences. Read more.

    What does a high-quality ECE program look like?

    A good early childhood education program is dynamic, challenging, enriching and carefully planned. A typical ECE curriculum might incorporate songs, books, art, games, toys, experiences and nature exploration into the daily lesson plans for a class or group. Explore more important elements.

    Why is early childhood education important?

    During the early childhood education years, the brain makes millions of synapses every second that allow us to move, think, communicate and comprehend our environments. Children in ECE programs are less likely to repeat a grade, more prepared for school and more likely to earn more in the workforce. Explore more benefits.
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