New cohort to begin June 2019master of arts in educationEarly Childhood EducationThis program provides educational professionals with the theory and practice to become leaders in the field of Early Childhood Education. Learn different curricula, issues, trends, teaching methods, research and leadership roles.

Program highlights• Designed for classroom teachers who

hold an early childhood teaching license and who are teaching children from birth through third grade.

• Includes courses addressing curriculum issues, literacy, diversity, assessments, full inclusion, research and leadership.

• Deliveredonacohortbasis and completed in six consecutive semesters.

Flexible learning for a busy lifeCourses are scheduled in eight-week modules via Zoom on Monday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. Some courses are offered online using eLearning, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and build a sense of community with fellow classmates.

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Visitdistance.uni.edu/eceComplete the online interest form and receive further instructions on how to get started.

Ready to apply?We encourage you to apply for admission to graduate studies through the University of Northern Iowa as soon as possible. Applications received by April 1, 2019, will receive full consideration. Visit our website for detailed instructions.

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master of arts in education

EarlyChildhoodEducation

Invest in your futureAll students pay the same tuition, regardless of location, making this program an affordable investment for advancingyourcareer and increasingyourearningpower. Tuition for 2018-19 is $509 per unit of graduate credit, plus a technology fee of $38 per course. Tuition and fees may be adjusted as determined by the Iowa Board of Regents.

Financialaidmaybeavailablefor students who qualify, based on number of units per semester and financial need. Visit finaid.uni.edufor details.

Have questions?Program coordinatorBetty Zan UNI Curriculum & Instruction 319-273-7271 Betty.Zan@uni.edu

Enrollment contactRita Gutman UNI Continuing & Distance Education 800-772-1746 or 319-273-2504 Rita.Gutman@uni.edu

The University of Northern Iowa does not discriminate in employment or education. For additional information, visit uni.edu/policies/1303.

June 2019

Course sequence (tentative)30 total units of credit | units of credit in parentheses following course titles

Summer 2019ECE6201 Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Curriculum (2)ELEMECML6210 Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Theory and Practice (3)

Fall 2019ELEMECML6236 Assessment in Early Childhood (2)LITED6212 Methods and Materials in Literacy Education (3)

Spring 2020EDPSYCH6214 Foundations of Instructional Psychology (3)ELEMECML6289 Seminar: STEM for Young Dual-Language Learners (2)

Summer 2020ELEMECML6221 Analysis and Design of Curriculum for Young Children (2)MEASRES6205 Educational Research (3)

Fall 2020ELEMECML6214 Recent Research in Early Childhood Education (3)ELEMECML6289 Seminar in Early Childhood Education (2)

Spring 2021ELEMECML6289 Seminar in Early Childhood Education (2)ELEMECML6299 Research (3)

Delivery of program is subject to minimum enrollment requirements.