Education/Early Childhood Education - University of Phoenix

Education/Early Childhood Education from University of Phoenix is a Online Master Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood (birth to age eight). Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor's degree and wish to gain the pedagogical skills and knowledge that will assist them in becoming competent and effective early childhood educators. The curriculum is based on state and national standards for early childhood education . It includes theories of early childhood growth and development, the significance of family and cultural diversity for learning, the use of developmentally appropriate practices, assessment techniques and technology to promote learning. For program disclosure information, click here . Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements. ? 2012 University of Phoenix , Inc. All rights reserved. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.