Program: Early Childhood Education - Initial License, Master of Education - Salem State University

Apr 06, 2025

2011-12 School of Graduate Studies Catalog

Purpose

This program is designed for individuals seeking a master’s degree and an initial license and/or training in early childhood

General Prerequisites

A Bachelor of Arts of Science degree or at least 24 credits above the introductory level in arts and science courses, with at least 12 credits in one academic area

Satisfactory undergraduate transcripts

Satisfactory performance on the Miller Analogies Test or Graduate Record Examination

Program Requirements

Required Courses (taken prior to the student teaching practicum)

Practicum**

Other Required Courses

Total Credits: 36

Additional Information and Notes

*Student may take an elective in place of EDU720 if they have taken a suitable course on child growth and development in the last five years. (Approval of program coordinator required.)

**Candidates for initial licensure must take and pass all required sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure prior to entering the practicum.

The successful completion of a Comprehensive Examination is required for completion of degree requirements.