Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) - Early Childhood Ed. (add-on endorsement)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2020 through summer 2021. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
Upon completion of this program, candidates with elementary license are eligible for Early Childhood for three-year-olds and four-year-olds (add-on endorsement). Refer to www.liberty.edu/advisingguide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Education Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 604 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 624 | Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 630 | Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDUC 671 | Curriculum Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 673 | Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Cognate | ||
| EDEC 653 | Current Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDEC 655 | Organization and Administration of Pre-Schools | 3 |
| EDEC 670 | Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDUC 501 | Advanced Child Development | 3 |
| EDUC 675 | Elementary Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Courses | ||
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Directed Practicum Capstone | ||
| Current Issues in Education Capstone | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| 1 | EDEC 698 is required for add-on endorsement in Virginia. Background check clearance required |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gate Courses | ||
| EDUC 677 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Add-On Licensure | 0 |
| EDUC 679 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Add-On Licensure | 0 |
| EDUC 681 | School of Education Gate 3 – Add-On Licensure | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Note
- No residency required
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 2.5 GPA
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date