NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Master's Degree (MEd) in Early Education

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

  • Credit Hours

    60

  • Courses Offered

    10

  • Course Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

  • Estimated Fee

    $27,000

Courses Offered

Getting a master’s degree from NYMU can open up new doors for your future, especially when it comes to your career path. When you receive your Master’s Degree from NYMU, there is a guaranteed silver lining to the doors of excellent opportunities that await for you.

Teaching & Learning And Effective Methods In Teaching (ED-240)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction: A Model For Teaching
     The Goals Of Instruction
     The Affective, Psychomotor, And Cognitive Domains
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In An Era Of Standards And Accountability
     Planning For Learning
     Using Multiple Assessments And Evaluation
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Strategies
     Meeting Standards Through Learner-Centered Instructional Strategies
     Using And Building On Learner Differences
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Basic Teacher Instructional Methods
     Questioning Strategies In An Era Of Standards And Accountability
     Teaching History
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Civic Education And Global Education
     Teaching Geography, Economics, And The Behavioral Sciences
     Classroom Management

Management Of E-Education (ED-428)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is The Internet?
     Teaching Methods
     Foundations Of Distance Education
     Definitions, History, And Theories Of Distance Education
     Research And Distance Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     E-Learning: Promise And Pitfalls
     Technologies, The Internet And Distance Education
     Instructional Design For Distance Education
     Teaching And Distance Education
     The Student And Distance Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Support Materials And Visualization For Distance Education
     How Do People Learn From E-Courses?
     Applying The Multimedia Principle
     Applying The Modality Principle
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Applying The Coherence Principle
     Applying The Segmenting And Pre-Training Principles
     Leveraging Examples In E-Learning
     Does Practice Make Perfect?
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning Together Virtually
     Assessment For Distance Education
     Copyright And Distance Education
     Evaluating Teaching And Learning At A Distance

Management Of Teaching For Special Fields (ED-521)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Foundations
     Collaboration Between Professional Educators And Families
     Students With Low Incidence Disabilities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With High Incidence Disabilities
     Students With Other Special Learning Needs
     A Process Of Delivering Special Education And Related Services
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Systematic Assessment For Inclusion: The Saale Model
     Adapting The Learning Environment
     Adapting Lesson Plans
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adapting Teaching Techniques
     Adapting The Format Of Content
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adapting Assessment Evaluation And Grading
     Transition

Community Relations In Education (ED-629)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Home, School And Community Influences On Children'S Lives
     Historical And Philosophical Perspectives
     Viewing Family Diversity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Roles And Experiences Of Parents
     Meeting Child-Care Needs From Infancy Through School Age
     Including Children With Disabilities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responsibility For Educating And Protecting Children
     Curriculum Of The Home
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Curriculum Of The School
     Curriculum Of The Community
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Working Together
     Models For Parentschoolcommunity Partnerships

Multicultural Education (ED-656)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:

Advanced Concepts Of Social Studies In Early Childhood Education (EAE-117)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Dynamic Social Studies: The Subject You Will Teach
     Diversity In The Classroom: The Children You Will Teach
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Young Historians: Coming Face To Face With The Past
     Young Geographers: Investigating The People/Place Connection
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Young Political Scientists: Future Citizens In Action
     The Learning Cycle: Teacher Scaffolded Social Constructivism
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cooperative Learning: Student Assisted Social Constructivism
     Inquiry And Problem-Solving: Cognitive Constructivism In Action
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Instructional Planning: The Basis Of Successful Teaching
     Key Instructional Resources: Going Beyond The Ordinary

Management In Early Childhood Education (EAE-347)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Child Guidance: Developmentally Appropriate Practice
     Construct Child Guidance Decisions: Apply Knowledge Of Child Development
     Observing Behavior In Child Guidance
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Positive Guidance And Discipline Strategies: Direct Guidance
     Dap Early Childhood Classroom Management: Indirect Guidance
     Authentic Self-Esteem And Moral Identity
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Resilience And Stress In Childhood
     Emotional Intelligence And Anger Management
     Preventing Violent Behavior And Understanding Aggression In Children
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Guiding The Development Of Prosocial Behavior
     Minimizing Challenging Behavior
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Theories: Strengthening The Foundation Of Dap Child Guidance
     Apply Your Knowledge: Use The Decision-Making Model Of Child Guidance

Curriculum Development Of Early Childhood Education (EAE-480)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Evolving Framework For Teaching Young Children
     Teaching Andlearning In Developmentally Appropriate Programs
     Planning And Implementing Effective Small-Group Activities
     Planning And Implementing Effective Whole-Group Activities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Organizing Space, Materials, Time
     Child Guidance In Early Childhood Classrooms
     Evaluating And Guiding Children'S Progress By Using Authentic Assessment
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strengthening Developmentally Appropriate Programs Through Family Involvement
     The Aesthetic Domain
     The Affective Domain
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Cognitive Domain ]
     The Language Domain
     The Physical Domain
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Social Domain
     Integrating Curriculum Through Pretend And Construction Play
     Integrating Curriculum By Using Themes And Projects

Advanced Concepts In Early Education (EAE-638)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Exploring Your Role As A Reflective Practitioner
     Exploring Your Child Advocacy Role From An Historical Perspective
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Exploring Your Role As A Child Development Specialist
     Exploring Your Role In Fostering Young Children'S Learning
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Exploring Your Role As A Curriculum Developer
     Exploring Your Role In Planning For Instruction
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Exploring Your Role In Documenting Children'S Learning
     Exploring Your Role In Guiding Children'S Behavior
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Exploring Your Role In Supporting Families
     Exploring Your Role As A Professional In The Field Of Early Childhood Education

Special Topics In Early Childhood Education (EAE-847)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing Children'S Development Through Observation
     Using The Child Skills Checklist
     Self-Esteem
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Emotional Development
     Social Play
     Prosocial Behavior
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Large Motor Development
     Small Motor Development
     Cognitive Development
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Spoken Language
     Emergent Literacy Skills
     Art Skills
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Imagination
     Sharing Observational Data With Parents

Why Choose New York Metropolitan University

New York Metropolitan University is the name of excellence, and we emphasize fully working on the future of our students just so they can reach their true potential. Our unparalleled campus experience allows students of all races and religions to excel in their abilities. Here, you are not just growing in your educational career; you can also focus on and enhance your extracurricular activities. We are passionate about providing you with the best overall experience before you enter your professional career path. However, the real career paths of students begin with us.