Early Childhood Education M.S.

Become a Leader in Early Childhood Education

The Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Houston-Clear Lake provides an opportunity to expand your reach as an educator, encourage your growth as a leader in the field, and empower you to become a lifelong learner. In this program, which focuses on children from birth to age eight, candidates will study ways in which to more actively engage a child during those critical first years to help develop their cognitive, socio-emotional, language, and motor skills. Candidates will learn how to put the youngest of learners on the path to success by preparing them with high quality and experienced early childhood teachers.

Degree Options

The degree is designed to give candidates the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the field of early childhood, combining theory, practice and research with an emphasis on coursework focused on young children birth through age 8. The degree includes a Practicum experience option in a community-based educational program focused on the candidate's career goals. The degree is offered with the following specialty tracks:

• Early Childhood Education
• Core Subjects EC6 Certification
• Early Childhood with Focus on Young Children with Disabilities
• Early Childhood Leadership Certificate

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Admission Requirements

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• Graduate Requirements
• International Student Requirements

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Degree Requirements

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Early Childhood Education, M.S.

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