Master of Science in Education Teaching

Early Childhood Education

This program is designed for students who seek advanced training in the field of early childhood education. Upon completion of the coursework students will have a strong understanding of child development, effective instruction and classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and administration in early childhood settings.

Admission Requirements

Make application
Minimum 2.75 GPA on undergraduate transcript
Submit valid teaching certificate (or statement of deficiencies)
Minimum combined score of 700 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE
Pass writing assessment
Complete Approved Program Form with advisor

Department Contact

Dr. Caroline Clark-Murphy
Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: (660) 562-1236
E-mail: cclark@nwmissouri.edu

For more information on the specific courses of the program and complete course offering by trimester list please refer to the following links.

Teaching: Early Childhood Education List of Program Course Requirements

Complete Curriculum and Instruction Periodicity Chart

For current course offerings, times, and dates please refer to the below link. Be sure to select the correct term/trimester while searching. Type in the five digit course number without dashes into the "Course Number" square and click "Get Class Openings".

Course Offerings on CatPAWS

Please check CatPAWS frequently for updated course offering dates and times.

To fulfill all requirements for class enrollment, please register at least 3 weeks in advance. Order your books early from MBS Direct.

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