Early Childhood Education, Ed.S.

Program Description

The Education Specialist degree is a practitioner’s degree at the post-master’s level for those who seek advanced credentials but not a full doctoral degree with a dissertation requirement. The objective of the Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education degree is to develop skills and competencies that will make the student a more effective leader in the field of Early Childhood Education, advancing both their instructional knowledge and skills.

Program Outcomes

1. Design developmentally appropriate curriculum methods to support diverse learning needs and developmental growth of young children across all developmental domains.
2. Analyze, synthesize, and apply seminal and current research to support scholarly work and classroom practices.
3. Examine and implement appropriate assessments to support developmental growth for individual student needs. 
4. Construct models to support positive collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders in the early childhood field.
5. Develop strategies to support advocacy efforts in early childhood.
6. Evaluate the role of professional development and lifelong learning for early childhood professionals.
7. Conduct research to support leadership, scholarship, best practices and address real world needs in the early childhood field.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education is to provide individuals with an in-depth knowledge of research and best practices in the field to better serve children, families, and other professionals across early childhood settings.