Print Master of Arts in Education Early Childhood Education Version 03AZ** Program Description The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood. Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor's degree and wish to gain the pedagogical skills and knowledge that will assist them in becoming competent and effective early childhood educators. The curriculum includes instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood growth and development, and the impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood. Student teaching is an integral component of the Early Childhood Education Program. It provides students with a field-based experience in an early childhood setting. Student teachers work with a cooperating teacher and with a University of Phoenix faculty advisor. The student teaching experience is designed to emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to present individuals with growth opportunities that best prepare them to assume the duties of a certified teacher. Throughout the program, students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified field experiences. The focus of each observation will relate to specific course content. Documentation will be maintained in the student's professional portfolio. The degree program has a research component and requires an Action Research Project. All project work integrates the theoretical aspects of education and the practical experience of the adult learner through the identification and exploration of a significant problem related to the student's area of professional responsibilities and interest. ** "The online modality of this program is only available for Arizona residents."  Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisite(s) MTE 507 Orientation to Teacher Education 0 --- COM 516 Professional Communications 1 --- ECH 506 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 COM 516 ECH 513 Growth and Development in Early Childhood 3 COM 516 MTE 509 Models, Theories, and Instructional Strategies 2 ECH 506 MTE 509E E-portfolio evaluation for MTE 509 0 --- ECH 516 Student Teaching Seminar I 2 ECH 506 ECH 513 MTE 509 ECH 516E E-portfolio evaluation for ECH 516 0 --- Progression requirements must be completed by the end of ECH/516.  These requirements include passing scores on the basic skills exam, fingerprint clearance, letters of recommendation, passing scores on a formal interview, and a personal statement regarding teaching.  Evidence of these proficiencies must be uploaded to the Teacher Education Program Requirement DRF in the e-portfolio. In some states, candidates may need to provide verification of immunizations. ECH 514 Survey of Special Populations 2 MTE 509E ECH 514E E-portfolio evaluation for ECH 514 0 --- ECH 521 Maintaining an Effective Learning Climate 3 MTE 509E ECH 516E ECH 521E E-portfolio evaluation for ECH 521 0 --- ECH 548 Early Childhood Assessment Strategies 3 MTE 509E ECH 516E ECH 514E ECH 521 SEI 500 Structured English Immersion 3 --- ECH 532 Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: Language and Literacy 4 ECH 548 ECH 521E ECH 532E E-portfolio evaluation for ECH 532 0 --- ECH 527 Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: The Arts 2 ECH 548 ECH 529 Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: Mathematics and Science 4 ECH 548 ECH 529E E-portfolio evaluation for ECH 529 0 --- ECH 534 Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: Social Studies 2 ECH 548 ECH 526 Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: Physical Education 2 ECH 548 MTE 561 Action Research 3 COM 516 ECH 546 Student Teaching Seminar II 3 ECH 532E ECH 527 ECH 529E ECH 534 ECH 526 ECH 546E E-portfolio evaluation for ECH 546 0 --- ECH 556 Student Teaching Seminar III 3 ECH 546 ECH 556E E-portfolio evaluation for ECH 556 0 --- Total Credits 45

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