2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Master of Education in Instruction and Curriculum: Early Childhood Education Emphasis
- Requirements for M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education:
- Requirements for Endorsement in Early Childhood Education
For additional information about opportunities your college offers, please refer to the College of Education section in this catalog.
Mission - Teaching, leading, and learning in a democratic society.
Philosophy - Believing that schools function as social and political entities as well as for the growth of individuals, the College of Education prepares teachers and leaders a) to enhance the academic and personal potential of their students, and b) to evaluate the social and ethical implications of educational policies and practices.
Values - The College of Education values expertise to guide our practice, equity to guide our interactions, liberal education to guide our perspectives, and social responsibility to guide our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of candidates, our development of faculty, and our relationships with the larger community we serve.
This program prepares teachers, supervisors, and directors in preschools, day care centers, child development centers, Head Start programs, and kindergartens, as well as researchers and program specialists in the field for general and high-risk students.
Accreditation - Nationally recognized by Specialty Program Association: National Association for the Education of Young Child (NAEYC) Michigan Department of Education Approved
Minimum number of hours in program: 33
Program Location - DeVos Center, Pew Campus downtown Grand Rapids, MI
Website: www.gvsu.edu/coe_grad
Requirements for M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education:
Social Foundations of Education (Choose one):
- EDF 671 - Educational Policy and Practice (3 credits)
- EDF 672 - Social/Cultural Foundations of Education (3 credits)
Research and Evaluation:
Emphasis Area Courses:
- EDI 610 - Advanced Studies in Child Development Ages 0-8 (3 credits)
- EDI 611 - Assessment of the Young School Child (3 credits)
- EDI 612 - Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
- EDI 613 - Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
- EDI 614 - Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum (3 credits)
- EDS 646 - Family and Community Collaboration in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
- EDS 647 - Preschool Special Needs Child (3 credits)
One elective:
Elective credits: 3
Capstone (choose one):
Requirements for Endorsement in Early Childhood Education
Students desiring only the Early Childhood Endorsement (ZS), must complete the following program requirements for a total of 27 semester hours:
- EDI 610 - Advanced Studies in Child Development Ages 0-8 (3 credits)
- EDI 611 - Assessment of the Young School Child (3 credits)
- EDI 612 - Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
- EDI 613 - Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
- EDI 614 - Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum (3 credits)
- EDS 646 - Family and Community Collaboration in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
- EDS 647 - Preschool Special Needs Child (3 credits)
Practicum/Graduate Field Experience:
Notes:
- Candidate adding new endorsement must pass the Michigan Subject Area Test, and maintain a 3.0 GPA.