Early Childhood Education M.A./M.S.

This innovative early childhood education program emphasizes educating professionals to welcome multiple perspectives, engage all members of the community, experiment and build theories, make learning and listening visible, and think deeply together. Students develop a deep understanding of the role of development, diversity, and culture in the lives of young children and their families. Knowledge of inclusive early childhood ideas and practices foster the leadership necessary to ensure equity for all children.

Students have a choice of four specialty areas: Constructivism in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, Infant Toddler Mental Health, and a Distributed Pathway that draws from the other three specializations. All students will participate in core courses that were jointly developed by CI and SPED faculty with a distinct focus on inclusive education and complete a culminating action research project focused on their own practice.