Early Childhood Endorsement & M.Ed. Option
The Early Childhood endorsement program prepares individuals who already hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate to teach students in preschool through Grade 3 settings. The program leads to eligibility for a New Jersey instructional endorsement of Preschool through Grade 3. An additional 9 credits are needed beyond the Early Childhood Education 24-credit program to qualify for a Master of Education degree.
Requirements for Admission
- An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Evidence of a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0; and
- A copy of a valid standard or CEAS New Jersey instructional certificate (K–6; or K–12).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE Program | ||
| ECE5101 | Growth Dev & Learning in Incl ECE & SpEd | 3.0 |
| ECE5102 | Incl ECE Curriculum & Assessment | 3.0 |
| ECE5105 | Family, Community & the Young Child | 3.0 |
| ECE5202 | Instr in ELA & Lit I in Incl ECE & SpEd | 3.0 |
| ECE5203 | Numeracy in Incl ECE & SpEd | 3.0 |
| ECE5204 | Inst Lit II & SS Incl ECE & SpEd | 3.0 |
| ECE5205 | Sci & Tech in Incl ECE & SpEd | 3.0 |
| ECE5300 | Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Additional courses required for master’s degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC5014 | Methods of Res for Leaders in Incl Sch | 3.0 |
| EDC6095 | Project Applied Thesis I | 3.0 |
| EDC6099 | Project Applied Thesis II | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 9.0 | |