Graduate Early Childhood
Graduate Early Childhood
2025 Fall Term
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
EARLYCHD 686
This course is designed for students who wish to critically consider the developmental science that has informed policy and program development; the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the study of young children and contributed to developmental trajectories that benefit some children while disadvantaging others; the changing roles of families; and the implications of these issues for policies affecting young children. In the United States, a national consensus supporting policies and programs that promote the well-being and educational access of young children is taking hold.
ISSUES, PERSPECTIVES AND DIRECTIONS: A PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN ED
EARLYCHD 723
As an introductory course for graduate studies in education, this seminar will provide an introduction to the use of research to support practice through an investigation of essential philosophical questions and current early childhood educational issues. Students will connect these studies to reflections on their own practice as they develop skills of analysis and argumentation.
CAPSTONE SEMINAR
EARLYCHD 789
As the capstone course for graduate studies in education, this seminar will provide the master's student with support as the student grounds, synthesizes, refines, assesses, and communicates connections between the graduate study outcomes and the student's professional life as an early childhood education and care educator. A passing score on the final capstone portfolio is required.
INTERNSHIP/STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCES
EARLYCHD 793
The internship is designed to support field-based experiences to advance preparation as early childhood policy leaders. We are committed to implementing successful field experiences /internships in settings that will advance participants’ experiences and expertise related to early childhood policy and advocacy. Field experiences/internships can take place in diverse settings with a strong focus on early childhood education and on early childhood policy.