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image 1Curriculum & Instruction Department

Early Childhood Education | 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.

Year One
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
Total Credits: 15

Year One
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
Total Credits: 21

Year One

Choose a minimum of three one-credit intensives.

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
Total Credits: 3

Year One

Choose a minimum of three one-credit intensives.

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
Total Credits: 3

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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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