Early Childhood (ZA endorsement)
The Early Childhood Endorsement includes a focus of study in the areas of: child development and learning, curriculum development and implementation, family and community relationships, assessment and evaluation, professionalism, and field experience. The endorsement requires all courses for the 21 credit endorsement be in early childhood and include field experience with two different age levels of young children. The age levels include infant toddlers, preschoolers, ages 2 1/2 to 5, and primary grades including kindergarten, ages 5-8.
Interested students must schedule an appointment with a certification advisor to review coursework and state testing requirements for the endorsement and to discuss how this program will develop into the Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
Courses (21 credit hours)
Early Childhood Core (15 credits required):
TE 590 - Early Childhood Education (3)
TE 592 - Early Childhood Curriculum (3)
TE 596 - Literacy Development for Young Children (3)
TE 597 - Young Child in the Home, School, and Community (3)
TE 598 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education (3)
Elective Courses in Early Childhood (6 credits required):
TE 563 - Advanced Motor Development (3)
TE 573 - Early Childhood Education Math Problem Solving & Child Literature (3)
TE 574 - Incorporating Literature into the Early Childhood Curriculum (3)
TE 582 - Language Development in the Early Years, Birth-8
TE 586 - Integrating Children's Literature in Early Childhood (3)
TE 587 - Technology in Early Childhood (3)
TE 588 - Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners in Early Childhood (3)
TE 591 - Assessing the Young Child (3)
TE 593 - Math/Science Experiences for the Young Child (3)
TE 594 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3)
TE 595 - Infants and Toddlers (3)
TE 693 - Early Childhood Special Education Methods (3)
TE 509 - Special Topics (This course must have written advisor approval) (3)
TE 599 - Individual Child Study (1-3)
Note: Students must have written approval to take a TE 509 or TE 599.
How to Get Started
Students must apply and be accepted to the master's program to be eligible to enroll in the courses required for this endorsement program. The admissions process is completed through the Graduate and Teacher Education Admissions Office located in the Regional Education Center on the main campus. General admissions policies and procedures are located on our website. If you should need further assistance with admissions, please contact the SVSU Regional Education Center's Graduate and Teacher Education Admissions Office at 989-964-4057 or 1-800-968-2540 (option #3).
Certification advisors are available at the Regional Education Centers to answer your initial questions about this master's degree and to set up your endorsement program prior to admission to the program. To schedule an appointment with a certification advisor on campus, please call 989-964-4057 (option #3). Macomb and Oakland students should call the Macomb Regional Education Center at 586-749-0067.
Upon admission to the program, you will work directly with a faculty advisor through the completion of your program.