Program Overview
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Duration
1 Year (Self-Paced)
Can be done in 6 months
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Total Courses
10
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Total Credit Hours
60 Hours
The Early Education program is dedicated to preparing educators for roles in early childhood education. Students focus on child development, curriculum planning, and early childhood teaching strategies. Graduates are equipped to work in preschools, kindergarten programs, and early education centers, Nurturing the growth and development of young learners.
Pedagogical Foundations And Teaching Methods:
The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.
Classroom Experience And Student Engagement:
Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.
Global Education Perspectives And Cross-Cultural Teaching:
The College of Education at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.
The course presents a model of teaching, the goals of instruction, how teaching is done in an era of standards and accountability, planning for e-learning, teaching history, basic teacher instructional methods and how classroom has to be managed in order to ensure that students worldwide could acquire quality education.
This course provides an overview of online learning. The course presents various methods through which students get online education and how people can learn from E-Courses.
The course emphasizes the importance of education for handicapped children and how teachers have to deal with them to provide quality education. The course covers various techniques used by teachers in learning process of special children.
Central to the course are a variety of broad topics demonstrating the positive contribution that a good school-community relations plan has upon student achievement. The positive impact on student achievement that results from the development of a common school-community culture is stressed.
The course examines multicultural education through a focus on the historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Special emphasis is placed on the role of ethnicity in the development of the United States and its education system.
The course is designed to examine the content and methods of social studies education for young children in pre-primary and primary level settings. This course develops an understanding of the concepts and skills for effective instruction in all aspects of social studies for children.
This course covers management and instructional techniques with school-age populations. Upon completion, you should be able to utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management and instructional strategies that enhance the teaching/learning process and promote students' academic success.
The course content places emphasis on the growth and development of children. Special attention will be given to sequencing of skills in order to plan for the holistic development of the child to encompass the social, physical, emotional, creative and cognitive selves with strong emphasis on appropriate activities
This course will provide early childhood care and education professionals, and those aspiring to the profession, with the opportunity to apply early childhood education experience and continuing professional education to college credit. You will gain and apply knowledge in many aspects of teaching young children in child-care and educational settings.
This course expands your knowledge through exploration of early childhood education topics including emotional development, pro-social behavior, large and small motor development, cognitive development, art skills, sharing observational data with parents etc.
Cost of Attendance
| Tuition Fee Breakdown | Cost |
|---|---|
| MASTERS DEGREE | $27,000 |
| Medical Insurance | $0.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $0.00 |
| Study Materials | $0.00 |
| Food Cost | $0.00 |
| Total Tuition Fee | $27,000 |
WHERE AFFORDABILITY
Meets Opportunity
At Southeastern Michigan University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.
Our Eligibility Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education
Credit Hours
60 Hours
Course Duration
1 Year (Self-Paced)
Courses Offered
10