Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum
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Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum - Early Childhood Education
Program Coordinator
Loraine Dunn
Early Childhood Teacher Certification Chair
Debbie Rodgers
Faculty
Loraine Dunn, Ph.D.
Debbie Rodgers, Ph.D.
Instructors
Lisa Monroe, M.Ed.
Michelle Brown, M.Ed.
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Undergraduate Requirements
Early Childhood Education
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Master's Degree Program Requirements
The purpose of the master's degree in early childhood education is to increase the depth and breadth of students' understanding of developmental theory, curriculum, and instructional methodology for educating and caring for children from birth to age eight. Students will explore current research and issues in the field and the forces affecting them.
Core (11 hrs minimum)
Studies in Teaching and Learning (3 hrs)
Studies in Cultural Diversity (2-3 hrs)
Research (6 hrs)
Research Synthesis (0-3 hrs)
Concentration (20 hrs minimum)
Specialization (15 hrs)
EDEC 6033 Theory and Research in Early Childhood Education (3 hrs)
Approved Curriculum Course (3 hrs) such as:
EACS 5123 Advanced Studies in Early Childhood Education Curriculum
Concentration coursework directly related to career goals, with courses approved by adviser
(9 hrs).
Electives (6-9 hrs)
Graduate Coursework related to early childhood education and child development, selected in consultation with adviser.
Total Core and Concentration Hours: 36
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Doctoral Degree Program Requirements
Core (23-24 hrs minimum)
ILAC 6013 Proseminar in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (3 hrs)
ILAC 6023 Theoretical Issues in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (3 hrs)
Studies in Teaching and Learning (3 hrs)*
Studies in Cultural Diversity (3 hrs)*
Research Methodology (12 hrs)*
*Selected from list of approved courses.
Specialization (36 hrs minimum)
Early Childhood Education
Coursework in the following categories: child/human development, early childhood education theory, early childhood education curriculum; and working with families. In addition: focused coursework directly related to career goals (minimum 15 hrs).
Electives in Early Childhood Education and Related Areas
Coursework related to early childhood education and related areas, as approved by the student's adviser and committee.
Required
Course related to issues in Early Childhood Education (may be part of any above categories).
Electives (12 hrs maximum)
Dissertation (9 minimum /18 maximum hrs)
Total Core, Specialization, Electives, and Dissertation Hours: 90 minimum
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Application Information
Application deadlines for admission to the Early Childhood Education graduate program:
February 28 for Summer admission
April 30 for Fall admission
October 31 for Spring admission
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Special Programs
The Institute of Child Development
Early Childhood Links
Oklahoma Center for Early Childhood Professional Development
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
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Mailing Address
Collings Hall
820 Van Vleet Oval, Room 114
Norman, Oklahoma 73019-2041
Phone:(405)325-1498
Fax:(405)325-4061
Interim Department Chair: Dr. Michael Angelotti
Ruth G. Hardaman Chair: Dr. Priscilla Griffith
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