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The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization
in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree for educators
seeking knowledge and expertise in the field of early childhood
development and teaching. The curriculum includes instructional
strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques,
theories of early childhood growth and development, and the
impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood.
The degree program has a research component and requires an
Action Research Project. All project work integrates the theoretical
aspects of education and the practical experience of the adult
learner through the identification and exploration of a significant
problem related to the student's area of professional responsibilities
and interest. Due to current regional policies, the Early
Childhood Education specialization is not available to residents
in Canada and the U.S. states Delaware, Indiana, New York,
Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and
Arkansas.
Requirements
Regionally/nationally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree;
cumulative grad GPA of 2.5 or higher; 3 years post high school,
full-time work exp.; current teaching cert., min. of 9 months
K-12 teaching exp., or current contracted teacher within a
classroom.
Other Master's Degrees
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Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
(HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA).
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