Education, B.A. to M.A. Programs

B.A. in Child Study to M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education

With Birth to Kindergarten Licensure
An integrated program leads Child Study majors to be accepted into the master’s degree program during senior year for a master of arts degree in Early Childhood Special Education with Birth to Kindergarten licensure. Students who have been accepted into the integrated program take one or two graduate courses from the M.A. program during senior year. Credit for these courses must be used either for the B.A. or M.A. program, but not both. The program places an emphasis on candidates’ ability to:

• Understand historical, social, and political forces influencing values, policies, and practices and their impact on young children and families
• Understand factors influencing early physical, psychosocial, communicative, and cognitive development
• Effectively collaborate with families, colleagues, and a network of community resources on behalf of young children
• Effectively assess development of children with appreciation for their individual differences and the importance of their ecological context
• Design and implement effective teaching/learning strategies within a developmentally appropriate milieu

Global Educator B.A. to M.A.

This program provides both study abroad and an internship for students who complete  Undergraduate Teacher Licensure  with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 at the end of the second semester junior year. The program places an emphasis on global awareness, literacy, and meeting the needs of all students in the classroom. This program is directed by the dean.

Other B.A. to M.A. programs

Check with the School of Education for details

Additional admission requirements

(in addition to the requirements for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies):

• Overall GPA of 3.20 or higher by the second semester of junior year
• A passing score or official waiver for the Praxis I exam
• Recommendation by the faculty of the Child Study program, based on the student’s readiness for building and maintaining high-quality professional relationships with families and young children