Early Childhood Endorsement, M.A.T.
(63 credits)
Professional Coursework
| EDEC 500 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDEC 520 | Pre-Primary Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDEC 530 | Foundations Lang Lit Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDEC 531 | Lang Lit Methods Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDEC 538 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDEC 550 | Curr Instr Planning PK K-2 | 3 |
| EDEC 554 | Science Technology Engineering Math EC | 3 |
| EDEC 572 | Integrating the Arts in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDEC 506 | Early Childhood Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| EDEC 509 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood | 6 |
| EDSL 570 | Teaching ESL Students: Mthds & Materials | 3 |
| EDEC 564 | Families, Children, and Communities | 3 |
| SPED 540 | Foun SPED: Overview Exceptional Children | 3 |
Licensure Required General Education Courses
Math and Science (16-18)
Mathematics (6)
Science (6-8) (must include one lab course)
- Physical Science (3-4)
- Biological Science (3-4
- Earth and Space Science (3-4)
Social Science (12-16)
- US History (3-4)
- US Government (3-4)
- Economics (3-4)
- World Geography (3-4)
Note: All MAT degree candidates must attend the mandatory student teaching meeting the third Thursday of the semester prior to student teaching.