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Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Education Childhood Education 1-6 program may choose to specialize in Early Childhood Education. The planned outcome of the Early Childhood Education track is the increased understanding and use of the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the development of young children, infancy to second grade. Principles and standards of the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) serve as a guide for course development and completion. This specialization will enhance the student’s understanding of how young children experience and process learning. This specialization does NOT lead to certification as an Early Childhood Education teacher.
