Graduate Programs
Early Childhood Education Master's Program (M.Ed.)
The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education is an advanced degree program
designed to prepare the degree candidate for a future professional role, to increase competence in a current career role, or
to provide a step toward further study in the field of early childhood
education. It is not an initial teaching certification or licensure
program, but an opportunity for increased professional development
at the graduate level. The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education is
recommended for practitioners in a wide range of programs for children
from birth through age eight in a variety of community settings.
Their roles may include administration, supervision and mentoring
in early childhood programs; pre-elementary or primary grade teaching;
family/community support; early intervention; resource and referral;
program licensing; infants and toddlers specialist; as well as
many others. Guiding principles include an interdisciplinary perspective,
collaboration, mentoring and advocacy, with a foundation of the
most current knowledge base in early childhood and best practice
for all young children and families.
The 33-unit program consists of seven required courses and four
elective courses supporting a designated area of focus, designed
to provide each student with a deeper understanding of the knowledge
base in the field, while supporting individual areas of professional specialization and academic interest. The faculty in the
Department of Early Childhood Education has developed specific
courses to support students in their professional development
and in their future contributions to the field of early childhood
education through their chosen career paths. The M.Ed. in Early
Childhood Education is aligned with NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood
Professional Preparation in Advanced Programs.
Recommended Areas of Focus for M.Ed candidates are:
Early Childhood Accomplished Teacher: Advanced
professional study to develop candidates as master teachers and
mentors in their professional settings and may prepare candidates
for NBPTS certification.
Early Childhood Administrator/Program Director: Advanced professional study to prepare candidates to become, or
to increase their effectiveness as, administrators, supervisors
or directors in schools, centers and non-traditional programs for
young children and families.
Early Childhood Family Specialist: Advanced professional
study to prepare candidates to specialize in work with the families of young children in a variety of roles and settings This Area
of Focus will also meet requirements for a post-baccalaureate Family
Studies Certificate.
College of Graduate
Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216
Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu
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