This program requires that you first hold a bachelor’s degree and a completed Elementary Education endorsement if seeking the ECE supplemental endorsement.

Program options:

• Master of Science in Education (MSE) - Curriculum and Instruction-Instructional Leadership / Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood PK-3 supplemental endorsement

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Courses for the Early Childhood MSE (36 credit hours)

All courses are available online.

• EDU 603 Introduction to Educational Research and Design (3)
• EDU 605 Curriculum and Methods Appropriate for Ages Birth-8 (3)
• EDU 617 Assessment of Needs for Young Children Birth-8 (3)
• EDU 632 Clinical for Early Childhood (3)
• EDU 652 Instructional Theory and Practice (3)
• EDU 658 Fundamentals of Curriculum Development PK-16 (3)
• EDU 674 History and Philosophy of Education (3)
• FCS 604 Infants / Toddlers Through Primary Children Birth-8 (3)
• FCS 611 Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs and Coordination of Community Partnerships (3)
• FCS 616 Early Childhood Practicum with Applied Research (3-5)
• SPD 636 Social and Emotional Behavior (3)
• SPD 652 Consultation and Co-Teaching in the Field (3)

Note: Students completing a thesis will also take the EDU 699 Thesis course.

Endorsement-only program option (18 credit hours)

• EDU 605 Curriculum and Methods Appropriate for Ages Birth-8 (3)
• EDU 617 Assessment of Needs for Young Children Birth-8 (3)
• EDU 658 Fundamentals of Curriculum Development PK-16 (3)
• FCS 604 Infants/Toddlers Through Primary Children Birth-8 (3)
• FCS 611 Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs and Coordination of Community Partnerships (3)
• FCS 616 Early Childhood Practicum with Applied Research (3)

Licensing and Certification: This program s designed for teachers who are already certified in this content area and serves as an opportunity to go deeper into their specialty while simultaneously earning a master’s degree. This program does not meet initial teacher certification/licensure requirements through the Nebraska Department of Education. It has not been determined if this program meets requirements for all other states. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, please check that state's licensing board to determine their licensing requirements. Authorization may be required from them prior to beginning a clinical or field experience in that state. Learn more about State Authorization and Reciprocity.