Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education - Walden University

Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education from Walden University is a Online Master Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children? Walden offers an accelerated Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) that can help you reach your goal. This online program, with specializations in early childhood education or special education , can help you gain the knowledge and experience needed to teach in an early childhood setting or in a K?12 classroom. If you have a bachelor?s degree and aspire to teach, this program is designed for you. The Early Childhood Education specialization offers an in-depth look at child development and gives you the knowledge to foster a positive learning environment from infancy through the early grades. Based on national and academic standards, this program can lead to a master's degree with only two additional research courses. Our Master of Arts in Teaching was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to expand your teaching repertoire and make a greater impact in working with young children. With a focus on Early Childhood Education , you will: Address typical and atypical child behavior Learn strategies to encourage a child's social skills and develop his or her individual strengths and abilities Participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged children Complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator Note to all Pennsylvania residents: Walden University ?s teacher preparation program and special education endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching as leading to licensure and endorsement, respectively. Because these programs are not reviewed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education , candidates are instructed to apply for Pennsylvania certification as out-of-state graduates of a teacher preparation program. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.