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Master of
Arts, In-Service
Plan of Study (30–37 credits) |
This track requires a minimum of 30 credits and a maximum of 37 credits, depending upon waived courses.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be transferred if appropriate coursework (graduate or undergraduate) is presented. Graduate course substitution will be required to meet the minimum of 30 credits. |
| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ELY 545* |
Children's Literature |
3 |
| EYC 650 |
Facing History: Roots of Early Childhood Education and Foundations for Practice |
3 |
| ECH 600 |
Childhood Development |
3 |
| EEC 600* |
Introduction to Special Education |
3 |
| EYC 655 |
Children's Play: A Source of Development and Learning |
3 |
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Total Credits: |
15 |
| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ELY 625* |
Approaches to Teaching Literacy in Childhood Education |
3 |
| EYC 710* |
Development of Mathematical Thinking in Young Children |
2 |
| EYC 720* |
Science and Technology in Early Childhood Education |
2 |
| EYC 665 |
Artistic & Creative Expression in Young Children |
2 |
| HED 610* |
Health Promotion for Teachers |
1 |
| EYC 660 |
Assessment, Observation and Documentation in Early Childhood Settings |
2 |
| EYC 801 |
Field Experience and Classroom Management for Uncertified EC Teachers |
4 |
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Total Credits: |
21 |
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Choose a minimum of three one-credit intensives. |
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EYC 551 |
Speech and Language Development |
1 |
| EYC 552 |
The English Language Learner Student |
1 |
| EYC 553 |
The Gifted Child |
1 |
| EYC 555 |
Block Building |
1 |
| EYC 556 |
Sensory Learning |
1 |
| EYC 550 |
Special Topics |
1 |
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Total Credits: |
3 |
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Choose a minimum of three one-credit intensives. |
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
EYC 821
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EYC 822 |
Practicum in Early Childhood Settings for Teachers Certified in Other Areas
Summer Practicum in Early Childhood Settings for Teachers Certified in Other Areas |
3 |
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Total Credits: |
3 |

Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Dorothy Phalen
Early Childhood Education Program Director
Harvey Hall, Room 232
p - 516.877.4025
phalen2@adelphi.edu

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