Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education

Early Childhood - Plan of Study
Elementary Education - Plan of Study

The early childhood programs are designed to meet the needs of graduate students with diverse levels of expertise in the field. The programs provide a knowledge base for early childhood educators that will empower them to develop quality early childhood programs in different specialty areas. Students will be able to communicate the characteristics of developmentally appropriate curriculum to peers, parents, and administrators. Current issues, theory, and research at the forefront in the different fields of early childhood are incorporated in the different courses of study.

There are three trackes designed to meet the needs of students seeking Masters' degree in elementary education. To qualify for the program, students must hold a bachelor's degree to be eligible for program admission. Students must have previously completed an undergraduate program in high standing.

Graduate Application for Admission

Early Childhood - Plan of Study

I. Core courses required for all three options: 12-13 hrs
ECED 5303 Evaluation of Young Children 3
ECED 5503 Psychological Bases of Learning and Guiding Young Children OR  
GRED 6813 Psychological Foundations 3
GRED 6903 Methods of Research 3
ELED 5503 Parental Roles in the Social Context 3
II. Program Options  
ECED-Option 1 Requirements: Early Childhood Generalist  
This program is designed to meet the individual needs of the student seeking a masters degree in early childhood education. The course of study is designed to provide program options for each student. The following courses are required to total: 24 hrs
ECED 5003 Introduction to ECED 3
ECED 5103 Cognitive Development in Young Children 3
ECED 5113 Sensory Motor Learning 3
ELED 5413 Literacy Development & Content Reading OR
ECED 5213 Language and Reading Development 3
ECED 5603 Basic Concepts of Primary Mathematics 3
ECED 5613 Curriculum Methods in ECED 3
ECED 6772-3 Practicum (Required) 2-3
Electives 6
ECE-Option 2 Requirements: American Montessori Certification
This program leads to Montessori certification. The following courses are required with an additional two-semester practicum experience at a site that is AMS approved. The following courses are required to total: 23 hrs
ECED 5113 Sensory Motor Learning 3
ECED 5163 Montessori Seminar I 3
ECED 5203 Perceptual Development 3
ECED 5213 Language and Reading Development 3
ECED 5242 Materials Construction & Design 2
ECED 5263 Montessoru Seminar II 3
ECE-Option 3 Requirements: Oklahoma Teacher Certification
This program leads to Oklahoma Teacher Certification and includes graduate specialized education requirements. The following courses are required to total: 24 hrs
ECED 5003 Introduction to ECED 3
ECED 5013 Health & Nutrition in Early Childhood Development 3
ECED 5103 Cognitive Development in Young Children 3
ECED 5213 Language and Reading Development OR
ELEC 5413 Literacy Development & Content Reading 3
ECED 5613 Curriculum Methods in ECED 3
ELED 5113 Teaching of Language Arts 3
ELED 5703 Children's Literature/Library 3
ECED 5603 Basic Concepts of Primary Mathematics 3
The following are required as PRE-REQUISITES for professional and specialized education at the undergraduate level for Teacher Certification: 29 hrs
EDUC 2001 Introduction to Teaching 1
EDUC 2103 Child Development 3
EDUC 4123 Exceptional Child 3
EDUC 4663 Seminar in American Education 3
ELED 3403 Foundations of Reading 3
ELED 4143 Creative Arts Enhancement the Curriculum 3
ELED 4214 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading 4
ECED 4739 Student Teaching in ECE 9
The elementary education program has been designed to develop a mastery knowledge base to prepare the educator for leadership roles in the 21st century. The programs have a strong theoretical base of curricula and current research. The emphasis in the program will be on preparing teachers for collaboration and mentoring. Effective teaching strategies will be refined at the critical and analytical level. Teachers will be able to apply current strategies to reflective teaching as well as develop leadership skills to participate successfully as leaders in the educational community. There are three tracks designed to meet the needs of students seeking Masters' degree in elementary education. To qualify for the program, students must hold a bachelor's degree to be eligible for admission to the program. They must have completed an undergraduate program in high standing.

Elementary Education - Plan of Study

I. Core courses required for all three options: 12 hrs
ELED 5503 Parental Roles in the Social Context 3
GRED 5313 Multicultural Concepts 3
GRED 6813 Psychological Foundations 3
GRED 6903 Methods of Research 3
II. Program Options  
ELED-Option 1 Requirements: Elementary Education Generalist  
This program is designed to meet the needs of the student seeking a masters degree in elementary education. The course of study is designed to provide program options for each student. The following courses are required to total: 12 hrs
GRED 5213 Effective Teaching Techniques 3
GRED 5303 Leadership for Change OR  
GRED 5403 Collaboration to Mentoring 3
GRED 5713 Personal Growth and Counseling 3
GRED 6313 Interdisciplinary Curriculum 3
Electives to total:
 12 hrs
ELED-Option 2 Requirements: American Montessori Certification  
This program leads to Montessori certification. The following courses are required with an additional year-long internship experience at a site that is AMS approved. Montessori Subject Matters should total: 18-20 hrs
ELED 5002 Montessori Overview (optional) 2
ELED 5104 Montessori Elementary Mathematics I 4
ELED 5212 Montessori Elementary Geometry 2
ELED 5214 Montessori Elementary Language I 4
ELED 6304 Montessoru Elementary Science and Social Studies I 4
GRED 5504 Psychological Bases of Learning and Guiding Young Children 4
Montessori Seminars should total 6 hrs
ELED 5162 Montessori Elementary Seminar I 2
ELED 5262 Montessori Elementary Seminar II 2
ELED 5362 Montessori Elementary Seminar III 2
ELED-Option 3 Requirements: Elementary State Teacher Certification
Foundation courses should total: 6 hrs
GRED 5123 Exceptional Child 3
ELED 5513 Elementary Techniques & Mgmt. 3
Specialization courses should total: 18 hrs
ELED 5113 Teaching Language Arts 3
ELED 5123 Scientific Inquiry/Elementary School 3
ELED 5203 Teaching Social Studies 3
ELED 5413 Literacy Dev. Content Reading 3
ELED 5603 Primary and Intermediate Math 3
ELED 5703 Children's Literacy and Library 3
The following courses are required as PRE-REQUISITES for Professional and Specialized Education Courses at the undergraduate level for Teacher Certification: 29 hrs
EDUC 2001 Introduction to Teaching 1
EDUC 3113 Psychology & Assessment of Learning 3
EDUC 4663 Seminar in American Education 3
ELED 3313 School Health OR
ELED 3203 P.E. for Elementary Schools 3
ELED 3403 Foundations of Reading 3
ELED 4214 Diagnosis & Remediation of Reading 4
ELED 4639 Student Teaching in ELED 9
ELED 5143 Creative Arts Enhancing the Curriculum 3