Early Childhood Education: Advanced Certification, M.A.
Prerequisite Degree: Bachelor’s and Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood (PreK-5)
Course Requirements
| EDUC 6638 | Advanced Assessment and Instruction in Reading | 3 |
| EDUC 6642 | Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 6699 | Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 7701 | Critical Analysis of Current Trends and Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 7703 | Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 7730 | School Law | 3 |
| EDEC 7788 | Capstone/Exhibition | 3 |
EDEC 7788: (must be taken last semester of program) This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont College.
Content and Methodology:
Select one with advisor
| EDUC 6628 | Literature for Children: Expanding Students' Reading Abilities and Interests | 3 |
| EDUC 6630 | Mathematics Methods in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6634 | Social Studies Methods in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6636 | Science Methods in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6686/EDUC 4486 | Instructional Methods for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| EDUC 7723 | Programs, Curriculum and Methods for Gifted Students | 3 |
Electives:
Select two with advisor (6 hours)
Total Minimum Number of Hours Course Work: 30
Minimum Hours of Field Experience: 20
Program Completion Requirements
- Submit and have approved an application for graduation the semester before graduation;
- Overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted, with not more than one grade of “C”;
- Minimum course work hours: 30;
- Minimum field experience hours: 20; and
- Successful completion of Capstone.