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Master's Degree Programs that Fit Your Needs
As a future teacher, you know the value of a quality education. As you continue your educational path, it is important that you find the right program.
University of Phoenix offers teacher preparation programs that can meet all of your needs--both academic and personal. These programs are accredited, real-world and have the flexibility to let you work and earn your degree at the same time.
How can University of Phoenix fulfill all of your needs? Through online classes, flexible class schedules and a degree program focused on attaining state and national standards.
The Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education at University of Phoenix offers:- Curriculum focused on real-world practice
- Experienced faculty
- Flexible online classes
- The ability to earn your masters while you work
Let University of Phoenix help you become an early childhood teacher.
Teaching the Youngest Students
The basic skills children learn at a young age are the foundation for their future education. As an early childhood teacher, you will be the one to help children gain these skills.
With a focus on birth to age eight, University of Phoenix's Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education degree can help you teach children. Learn the skills to make a real difference.
Read more about University of Phoenix's Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education below.
Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education
Our Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare you for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood (from birth to age 8).
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.
Throughout the program, students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified field experiences. Student teaching is an integral component of the Early Childhood Education Program. It provides students with two field-based experiences, one with children birth through preschool and one with children kindergarten through grade three.
Student teachers will work with a cooperating teacher and with a University of Phoenix faculty advisor. Documentation will be maintained in the student's professional portfolio.
The student teaching experience is designed to emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to present individuals with growth opportunities that best prepare them to assume the duties of a certified early childhood educator.
Real-World Learning
The most important qualification for any degree program is that it teaches the skills that you will need in your professional career. Find out what you'll learn at University of Phoenix below:- Orientation to Teacher Education
- Professional Communications
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Models, Theories and Instructional Strategies
- Maintaining an Effective Learning Climate
- Growth and Development in Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Assessment Strategies
- Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: Language and Literacy
- Survey of Special Populations
- Structured English Immersion
- Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: The Arts
- Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: Mathematics and Science
- Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: Social Studies
- Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: Physical Education
- Advanced Structured English Immersion Methods
- Early Childhood Student Teaching, Part A
- Early Childhood Student Teaching, Part B
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*While widely available, not all programs are offered in all states or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.