Teacher Preparation Program with M.A. in Teaching - Early Childhood Education Online Education Program

	Teacher Preparation Program with M.A. in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
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Program Title:	Teacher Preparation Program with M.A. in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
College:	Walden University
Description:	The Post-Baccalaureate program with an option to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3), offered by Walden University's The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, offers an in-depth look at child development and gives you the knowledge to foster a positive learning environment from infancy through the early grades. Based on national and academic standards, this program can lead to a master's degree with only two additional research courses. Our Master of Arts in Teaching was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to expand your teaching repertoire and make a greater impact in working with young children. In this program, you will: address typical/atypical child behavior; learn strategies to encourage a child's social skills and develop his/her individual strengths and abilities; participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged children; and complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator. This program can be completed in 20 months. For individuals seeking a comparable teaching license in a state other than Minnesota, Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed, as requirements vary state by state. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of any program or coursework will permit them to obtain state certification or licensure in their home state. Before Walden can recommend you for licensure to the Minnesota Board of Teaching, you must also pass the PRAXIS I and the PRAXIS II tests pertinent to your teaching content area.

Accreditation:	North Central Association (NCA). Walden University’s teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Continuing Education (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Accredited bachelor's degree or higher.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.

Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.

On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.

Loans Offered:
Walden offers Federal Financial Aid and Student loans. A full-service financial aid office offers assistance to students who need help funding their educational expenses.