LMU offers a two-year, 32-unit program leading to a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. Focusing on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical aspects of the child's development, the program integrates theory and research with practice and policy. Graduates will be prepared to enter careers in early childhood education, program administration, policy and advocacy, and community college teaching.
Candidates are admitted for the fall semester only. Applications are due June 15.
Program Coursework
Year 1 (20 units)
- EDES 5400 Developmental Theories
- EDES 5401 Infancy
- EDCE 5961 ECE Fieldwork 1
- EDES 5402 Early Childhood
- EDES 5403 Cognition and Language
- EDES 5404 Environmental Influences on Development
- EDES 5405 ECE Programs and Curriculum
- EDCE 5962 ECE Fieldwork 2
Year 2 (12 units)
- EDES 5406 Social and Emotional Development
- EDES 5407 Research Methods and Early Childhood Assessment
- EDCE 5963 ECE Fieldwork 3
- EDES 5408 ECE Program Administration (lecture and fieldwork)
- EDES 5964 Leadership and Clinical Practice
Culminating Experience
- EDES 6995 Comprehensive Examination
Application and Admissions
To learn more about this program, or to request an application, click
here. An application and detailed instructions will be mailed to you immediately. This program is cohort-based, and admits in the Fall semester only. The application deadline is June 15.