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Master of Arts, Pre-Certification Plan of Study(35–41 credits) |
| This track requires a minimum of 35 credits and a maximum of 41 credits. Six credits can be transferred without substitution based on prior coursework (undergraduate or graduate). |
| 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
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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 |
| EYC 800 |
Field Experience and Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings and Culminating Project |
5 |
| HED 610 |
Health Promotion for Teachers |
1 |
| EYC 660 |
Assessment, Observation and Documentation in Early Childhood Settings |
2 |
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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 550 |
Special Topics
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1 |
| 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 |
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Total Credits: |
3 |
| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
EYC 820
-or-
EYC 851
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EYC 852 |
Student Teaching in Early Childhood Settings
Student Teaching 1 & 2 in Early Childhood Settings for Uncertified Early Childhood Teachers (fall or spring)
Student Teaching 1 & 2 in Early Childhood Settings for Uncertified Early Childhood Teachers (summer)
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6 |
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Total Credits: |
6 |
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Dorothy Phalen
Early Childhood Education Program Director
Harvey Hall, Room 232
p - 516.877.4025
e - phalen2@adelphi.edu
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