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Early Childhood Education Endorsement Certificate

This program is intended for elementary and/or special education teachers who are already certified and/or licensed and would like to teach in early childhood classrooms (birth-grade 3). The program is designed in accordance with state and national standards for early childhood education. It covers theories of early childhood development and growth, the importance of cultural diversity and family relationships for learning, the use of developmentally appropriate processes, evaluation techniques, and current technology to encourage learning. Field experiences, coursework, and required student teaching will provide teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to be valuable early childhood educators. Reference: Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Post-Baccalaureate with M.A. in Teaching - Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3)

The Post-Baccalaureate program with an option to obtain a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3) provides a detailed overview of child development and offers you the skills to promote a positive learning environment from infancy through third grade. With a foundation built upon national and academic standards, our program can lead students to a master's degree with only two more research classes.

Our Master of Arts in Teaching was created by leading educational specialists and exceptional teachers in order to further develop your teaching range and make a significant positive impact in working with young children. In this program, you will: learn ways to foster a child's social skills and develop his/her individual strengths and abilities; address typical/atypical child behavior; participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to comprehend the influences that impact the learning lives of infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged children; and conclude your program by working closely with a certified early childhood teacher. This program can be finished in approximately 20 months. For those looking for a similar teaching license in a state other than Minnesota, our counselors can outline the licensure guidelines and information. It is up to each individual to recognize and comply with out-of-state licensure requirements, as requirements differ from state to state. Reference: Certificate in Early Childhood Education

M.Ed. Teaching and Learning – Elementary Education

Our Master of Education in Teaching and Learning program prepares you for superior leadership in public, Christian, and private schools. Classes offer specific instruction for people looking for credentials for a K–12 school position or for those who want to further their education and earn an EdS or EdD. Students will improve the skills necessary to take on a functional role in furthering the objectives and goals of an education system.

The Master's of Education with an Elementary Education Concentration endeavors to educate teachers who exemplify superior moral, academic, and spiritual standards, and who have devoted their lives to elementary educational learning and teaching. This program is approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. 36 credit hours must be completed, which also includes an internship requirement. Up to 6 credit hours can be transferred from an accredited and unawarded degree. As the world's largest evangelical university, we integrate basic Christian principles into all of our degree programs in order to provide students with a thorough academic and spiritually enriching environment. Reference: Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program (K-8)

This program is the quickest way to become a licensed elementary teacher or generalist middle school teacher. A 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient, WGU provides its students with an affordable, NCATE and regionally accredited online program.

This program is ideal for someone who already has a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified middle school generalist or elementary teacher, and can dedicate 15 to 20 hours per week to their education. The program prepares you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised teaching in a real classroom. This is the perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, retired military, and people who want to change careers and work with young children. Reference: Certificate in Early Childhood Education

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