Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
ECE Teacher Leader
Primarily for those in TK-3 settings; Meets requirements for ECE Specialist Credential.* Professional opportunities: TK-Primary Teacher Leader, Preschool Teacher Leader, ECE Curriculum Specialist, School Readiness Coordinator.
ECE Program Leader
For ECE professionals in various settings. Professional opportunities include: Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher Leader, ECE Program Administrator, Community College Teacher, Home Visitor Coordinator, Parent Program Coordinator.
Eligibility Requirements
BA degree
2.75+ GPA
Undergraduate Writing Competency
12 units ECE/CD +
3 units supervised
ECE fieldwork (or
equivalent) OR valid
teaching credential
* For those who hold a valid CA Multiple Subject credential and have completed two years of teaching at two levels of ECE, an ECE Specialist Credential may be earned concurrently with the MA degree.
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Coursework - (30 Units)
- LEE 171 - Trends & Issues in ECE
- LEE 232 - Literacy in ECE
- LEE 233 - Curr. & Assess. in ECE
- LEE 235 - Concept Develop. in ECE
- LEE 250 - Leadership in ECE
- LEE 271 - Diversity & Inclusion in ECE
- LEE 241 - Fieldwork in ECE
- CI 285 - Advanced Ed. Psych
- ERE 220 - Research in Education
- *ERE 153 - Ed. Statistics
- LEE 298b - Project
- OR Comp. Exam + 3-unit Elective**
*Prerequisite to ERE 220; not included in 30 units
**Study Abroad Special Elective Opportunity Available – Reggio Emilia
For more information email
Dr. Feiyan Chen
fchen@csufresno.edu
The ONLY MA in ECE program in CA accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
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