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University of Pittsburgh    
2024-2025 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Nov 23, 2024
 
2024-2025 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog

Early Childhood Education, MEd


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The Early Childhood Education M.Ed. program is designed to provide candidates with a strong academic and practical background to support the education of young children (from birth to age 8) in varied settings including schools, community agencies, homes, and other settings. Through rigorous coursework, field placements, and hands-on learning, students develop competence in the use of culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate practices to educate infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-age children.

30 credits are required for this program. 

Admissions Requirements


Successful completion of undergraduate program with a 2.5 minimum GPA.

Requirements


Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 credits)


Community Resources (3 credits)


Choose one 3-credit course:

Introduction to Research Methods (3 credits)


Choose one of the following 3-credit courses:

Education & Human Development/ Psychological Perspectives on Education (3 credits)


Choose one of the following 3-credit courses:

Approved Elective (3 credits)


Choose one 3-credit practicum or approved elective related to Early Childhood Education or Family Studies.

Total Credits: 30


Comprehensive Requirement


Students complete a take-home essay within a designated one-week period. 

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