master of education in early childhood education
The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education is built upon a preliminary teaching credential (Multiple or Single Subject or Education Specialist) or a Montessori Certificate completed at Saint Mary’s. There are 3 specializations for this degree: Foundations of Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Supervision and Leadership. A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in preschool or elementary education is required. Graduates may be qualified to apply for California Child Development Permits.
Note: EDUC 500 (Introduction to Educational Research) with a B or better and the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) are required for unconditional acceptance to this degree program. Students are advised to pass EDUC 500 and the WPE in the first semester of their graduate coursework.
Specialization in Foundations of Early Childhood Education
(17 units in addition to a SMC preliminary teaching credential or Montessori Certificate)
- Specialization Courses (5 units)
ECE 258 Early Education Foundations, 3 units
ECE 259 Practical Life, 2 units - Elective Courses (3 units)
Require approval of program director or advisor.
Should be related to major area of interest and/or thesis or synthesis project topic. - Research Courses (9 units)
EDUC 500 Intro to Educational Research, 1 unit
EDUC 590 Research Seminar, 3 units
EDUC 593 Literature Review and Proposal Writing, 2 units
EDUC 592 Thesis, 3 units or EDUC 597 Synthesis Project, 3 units
Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction
(19 units in addition to a SMC preliminary teaching credential or Montessori Certificate)
- Specialization Courses (6-7 units)
ECE 263 Mathematics: Conceptual Learning, 3 units
ECE 264 Language and Reading Development, 3 units or ECE 265 Curriculum Foundations, 4 units - Elective Courses (3 units)
Require approval of program director or advisor.
Should be related to major area of interest and/or thesis or synthesis project topic. - Research Courses (9 units)
EDUC 500 Intro to Educational Research, 1 unit
EDUC 590 Research Seminar, 3 units
EDUC 593 Literature Review and Proposal Writing, 2 units
EDUC 592 Thesis, 3 units or EDUC 597 Synthesis Project, 3 units
Specialization in Supervision and Leadership
(21 units in addition to a SMC preliminary teaching credential or Montessori Certificate)
- Specialization Courses (6 units)
ECE 560 Administration and Program Design, 3 units
EDUC 244 Staff Development and Parent Education, 3 units - Elective Courses (6 units)
Require approval of program director or advisor.
Should be related to major area of interest and/or thesis or synthesis project topic. - Research Courses (9 units)
EDUC 500 Intro to Educational Research, 1 unit
EDUC 590 Research Seminar, 3 units
EDUC 593 Literature Review and Proposal Writing, 2 units
EDUC 592 Thesis, 3 units or EDUC 597 Synthesis Project, 3 units
