Birth-Kindergarten Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development, M.Ed.
For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.
Applicants must submit an application to the Graduate School, which includes:
- Professional statement, a current resume;
- Official transcripts with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; and
- Three letters of recommendation with at least one academic reference if possible.
Applicants to the Early Childhood Leadership and Advanced Teaching Licensure Concentration must also submit documentation of their initial teaching license.
An interview and writing sample may be required.
The GRE is not required.
Degree Program Requirements
Required: 37 credit hours
Additional academic work may need to be completed by students without foundational skills or content knowledge in early childhood. Credits may only be applied toward the M.Ed. degree from the Birth-Kindergarten Initial Licensure or the Leadership in Infant and Toddler Learning Post-Baccalaureate Certificate courses (see the Birth-Kindergarten: Initial Licensure or the Leadership in Infant and Toddler Learning Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program requirements). The amount of credit that may be applied toward the M.Ed. degree varies depending on the concentration a student selects. Examples of courses that may be applied toward the M.Ed. degree program include SES 601 Introduction to Inclusive Birth-Kindergarten Services and SES 603 Screening/Assessment in Inclusive Early Childhood Services.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core Courses Required for both Concentrations (18 credits) | ||
HDF 633 | Advanced Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
HDF 636 | Leadership in Educating Young Children | 3 |
HDF 650 | Theory and Research in Early Childhood | 3 |
SES 601 | Introduction to Inclusive Birth-Kindergarten Services | 3 |
SES 602 | Inclusive Family-Centered Practices in Early Childhood | 3 |
SES 603 | Screening/Assessment in Inclusive Early Childhood Services | 3 |
Concentration (13 credits) | ||
Select one of the following concentrations: | 13 | |
Early Childhood Leadership and Advanced Teaching Licensure Concentration | ||
Early Childhood Leadership, Program Administration, and Coaching Concentration | ||
Practicum (6 credits) | ||
SES 604 | Internship in Inclusive Early Childhood | 6 |
Total Credit Hours | 37 |
Professional Portfolio (Capstone Experience)
The final portfolio is the culminating experience. It includes two components:
- A written document that includes a series of reflective essays, and
- An oral defense, discussing the content of the essays and rationale for the use of documents.
This portfolio will demonstrate the mastery of skills and knowledge in the program competency areas. It is submitted by the student and evaluated by a team of two faculty and one practicing professional. If the portfolio and presentation do not meet departmental standards, one revision is allowed. The final portfolio is required of all students graduating from the program.
Early Childhood Leadership and Advanced Teaching Licensure Concentration
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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In addition to the core courses, the Early Childhood Leadership and Advanced Teaching Licensure Concentration requires: | ||
Course Work Related to Theory and Practice (4 credits) | ||
HDF/SES 606 | Preschool-Kindergarten Learning in Inclusive Settings | 4 |
Electives (9 credits) | ||
Select 9 credits from the following: * | 9 | |
Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Policy | ||
Administration of Early Care and Education Programs: Financial and Personnel Management | ||
Coaching and Mentoring in Early Childhood Programs | ||
Diversity and Inclusive Early Care and Education | ||
Infant-Toddler Learning in Inclusive Settings | ||
Collaboration and Leadership | ||
Positive Behavior Supports | ||
Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education | ||
Methods of Educational Research | ||
Practicum (6 credits) | ||
SES 649C | Practicum in Special Education ** | 6 |
Total Credit Hours | 13-19 |
- *
To be selected from list or with approval of advisor. Other courses with approval of advisor.
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6 credits in SES 649C is required, as applicable, if student's initial licensure is in an area other than Birth-Kindergarten.
Early Childhood Leadership, Program Administration, and Coaching Concentration
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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In addition to the core courses, the Early Childhood Leadership, Program Administration, and Coaching Concentration requires: | ||
Required Course Work (13 credits) | ||
HDF 634 | Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Policy | 3 |
HDF 637 | Administration of Early Care and Education Programs: Financial and Personnel Management | 3 |
HDF 638 | Coaching and Mentoring in Early Childhood Programs | 4 |
SES 605 | Diversity and Inclusive Early Care and Education | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 13 |