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M.A. Early Childhood Education
Earn your early childhood education degree on campus
Program Description
Our master's program in Early Childhood Education prepares
graduates to integrate Pacific Oaks' transformative approach to
early childhood education into leadership roles in public schools,
child care programs, state agencies, and a variety of nonprofits
serving children and families. Graduates will be prepared with a
strong grounding in the theory and research that supports high-
quality educational experiences for children, and will have gained
an unrivaled amount of real-world experience, working with
children and families, fostering staff development, and collaborating
with educational administrators and leaders on projects such as
program evaluation, business processes, and creating and
implementing effective policies and practices. Benefiting from Pacific
Oaks' commitment to culture-centered education, students will be
immersed in an environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion,
and equality and will emerge with the cultural competencies to
provide leadership in a wide variety of educational settings.
May be completed in as little as three years part time, or one
year full time.
Students pursuing the on-ground course of study may also
have the opportunity to enroll in online courses
Course content is presented through multiple cultural lenses
including language and family diversity.
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Locations
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School
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Total Credits
31
Fieldwork Requirements
In addition to various course-level assignments that require
students to consult and/or collaborate with administrators and
other leaders in early childhood education, the MA program includes
a Program Evaluation course which requires that students engage
extensively with a particular early childhood educational setting
and conduct a formal evaluation of a program offered at the site.
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Evidence of practical experience with young children.
Sample Courses
The Impact of Privilege and Oppression in Early Childhood
Educational Settings
Exploring the cultural contexts of communities from a lens of
privilege and oppression opens doors to understanding and
considerations for inclusion, equity, advocacy and support in early
childhood educational settings. This course explores early childhood
educational experiences relevant to such variables as race,
ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, (dis)ability, and body size. Through
self-reflection and critical review of related research and other
scholarship, students will examine the historical and current role of
privilege and oppression in the delivery of early childhood
educational services. Strategies and resources for designing and
implementing programs that are intentionally inclusive and
welcoming to all will also be addressed.
Public Policy and Its Impact on Children and Families
This course explores the role and impact of public policy as it
relates to early childhood education. Through an examination of
current and historical public educational policy, the course examines
the multiple factors that influence the education of young children
including emerging scientific research, diverse pedagogical
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perspectives, historical influences and data, community activism
and support systems addressing family well-being. The course also
focuses on policies related to the academic qualifications of
teachers and administrators in early childhood education and the
allocation of resources to ensure quality delivery systems. Students
will also critically examine existing policies with regard to the
delivery of culturally competent care for children and families and
articulate strategies for advocating for public policy change where
indicated.
Creating Responsive Communities for All Families
Maximizing the potential of every young child requires effective
leadership committed to building culturally responsive and inclusive
early childhood educational communities for all families. This course
emphasizes the importance of understanding what creates
community and how it is best nurtured to be responsive to common
community needs (e.g., parent education that enhances child
growth and development) as well as those needs unique to
particular communities. This course addresses the importance of
developing effective communication skills and culturally responsive
programs and policies that welcome and celebrate all members of
the early childhood educational community. Existing programs and
communication strategies will be examined, particularly with regard
to the diverse needs of families.