Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Early Childhood (PreK-2) MA Professional Licensure Program

Professional License—Massachusetts Only

Discover new ways of teaching and relating to children in this Early Childhood M.Ed. program.

Policy, Advocacy, and Advanced Curriculum Development

Challenge yourself and your young students as you become immersed in advanced levels of curriculum development and current issues in early childhood. Become a teacher-researcher, and explore courses that include learning through play, literacy, arts, English language learners, classroom management, and math/science.

Program of study and course descriptions [pdf] for the Early Childhood Professional License program

Key program information for M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2):

Program consists of 33 credits (10 required courses and 1 elective)
Program prerequisite: Initial MA license in Early Childhood Education
Classes taken at Lesley’s Cambridge, MA, campus (early afternoons, nights, or weekends)
Program approved by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

SAMPLE PROGRAM COURSE

EEDUC 6158 Enduring Ideas and Current Issues in the Education of Young Children

This course examines ideas that have consistently influenced thinking in early childhood education and have significantly impacted program planning for young children. Through examination of the ideas, students gain an understanding of some historical and theoretical frameworks that have shaped current educational thought. They use the theoretical frameworks as a basis for exploring current issues related to the processes of young children’s development and learning. Assessment, leadership, and advocacy efforts are integral components of the course.