Early Childhood Education
Master of Education (MEd)
Credits
39 with no certification
54 with certification
Avg. Completion Time
24-36 months
Delivery Method
Online
Why Earn an MEd in Early Childhood Education through Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School?
This online Master of Education in Early Childhood Education program seeks to train students from a philosophical basis, which reflects a biblical worldview to serve the community in various early childhood settings. With a total of 36 credits in professional courses, students will learn to integrate knowledge of content, pedagogy, resources and learners to design coherent learning experiences that are aligned with outcomes and that reach all learners. Additional one-credit Biblical and Theological Foundation courses provide foundational understanding and development of a biblical worldview in the student’s personal and professional life. Students with previous Bible and Theology education may quality for “advanced standing” through a transcript evaluation.
The Masters in Early Childhood Education program includes two options:
- 39 credits, without state certification
- 54 credits, eligible for PA Instructional I certification (Student Teaching must be completed within Pennsylvania)
A Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Early Childhood Education is available. Find out more.
Course Length
8 weeks, a few courses are 16 weeks
Residency Requirement
There is no residency requirement for the early childhood education online degree. To help build community, students have the opportunity to participate in a weekly 30- to 60-minute Zoom session with their professor and fellow students.
Capstone Requirement
Action research project in which a practical education problem or issue is carefully addressed
Program Cost
Transfer Agreement
Transfer in up to 9 graduate level credits with a grade of B or higher.
License, Certification & Credential Information
Program Plan
MEd: Early Childhood Education [no certification] (39 Credits)
Biblical & Theological Course* 3 Credits
Edu Professional Core Courses 15 Credits
Early Childhood Courses 21 Credits
MEd: Early Childhood Education [with certification] (54 Credits)
Additional Certification Courses 12 credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
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Want to learn more about this online early childhood education master’s degree or LBC | Capital’s graduate school? Consider scheduling an appointment to talk virtually or in person with an Admissions Counselor who will be glad to answer all your questions about earning a graduate degree online.
Program Distinctive - What makes LBC | Capital's program unique?
Highlights of this program include the following:
- Concise presentation of all skills and knowledge necessary to become an effective PreK-4 teacher
- Online format offers convenience and flexibility
- Blending of theory and practice
- Examination of teaching practices through the lens of a biblical worldview
Career Paths
The MEd in Early Childhood Education prepares students for a wide range of educational and/or ministry contexts. Here is a sampling of careers and opportunities this degree affords:
- Teacher in grades PreK-4 in a public or private school
- Child development center teacher or director
- Professional development provider for childcare professionals
In this program, students will…
- Integrate knowledge of content, pedagogy, resources and learners to design coherent learning experiences that are aligned with outcomes and that reach all learners
- Design safe, equitable, learning-focused environments developed through appropriate rapport between student and teacher, responsiveness to the needs and cultures of all learners and effective classroom management techniques in an organized physical environment
- Demonstrate effective instructional practices as characterized by:
– clear verbal, nonverbal and media communication
– reflective and responsive teaching using multiple instructional strategies
– implementation of a variety of assessment measures
– engagement of students in higher level thinking and learning - Demonstrate professionalism by:
– adhering to ethical, institutional and legal guidelines
– maintaining accurate records
– seeking opportunities to grow professionally
– reflecting on his/her on practice
– collaborating with colleagues, parents and the community to ensure learner growth and advance the profession - Demonstrate a biblical worldview in his/her personal and professional life
Program Scope
The following is the proposed 39-credit scope for this no certification degree program.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL COURSE | |
| BTC 503 Foundations for Integration or BTC 504 Perspectives on Integration | 3 |
| EDUCATION CORE COURSES | |
| EDU 519 Foundations and Frameworks for Learning | 3 |
| EDL 550 Sociocultural Perspectives on Education | 3 |
| EDU 560 Teacher’s Life and Work | 3 |
| EDU 598 Seminar in Action Research | 3 |
| EDU 599 Project in Action Research | 3 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CORE COURSES | |
| EDU 520 Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU 523 Theoretical Foundations of Development and Learning | 3 |
| SEC 537 Technology for Teachers | 3 |
| EDU 524 Literacy Instruction in the PreK-4 Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 526 Diagnostic Reading Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 530 Mathematics Instruction in the PreK-4 Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 533 Pedagogy for the Content Areas | 3 |
Certification Program Option
Students wishing to earn a PA Instructional I certification along with the MEd in Early Childhood should enroll in certification program version that is 54 credits. For certification, students will add these additional courses to the above program scope.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| ESL 520 Instruction and Assessment for the English Learner | 3 |
| SPE 510 Practices for the Inclusionary Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 590 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience (16-week course) | 3 |
| EDU 591 Student Teaching (16-week course) | 3 |
LBC | Capital Also Offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Early Childhood Education
If you have a bachelor’s degree, this post-baccalaureate certificate offers the opportunity to apply for Pennsylvania Instructional Level I teacher certification in Early Childhood Education. All coursework is offered in an online format, which incorporates field placement opportunities within the student’s community. One semester of 16 weeks of student teaching must be completed in person within the state of Pennsylvania, in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
Ask our Admissions Counselor about this post-bacc certification.