<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Master of Education program with a specialization in Early Childhood Education at National University is designed to help you fortify your ability to work with children in an educational capacity, as well as absorb new knowledge and techniques that could be used in the education profession. You will have the opportunity to take classes that cover basic educational topics as well as classes that look into special areas of child education and development. You will also have the chance to choose electives that better suit your individual talents and interests. You will be required complete a capstone research project in order to graduate. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying for this program, you should love working with children and have great patience. You should want to strengthen your leadership abilities and learn new techniques that are emerging in the child education industry. Applicants to National University's online graduate programs should already possess a bachelor's degree. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you will be required to complete 30 credit hours. Fifteen of those credits will be from required foundational courses, 12 credits will be from specialization courses of your choice, and a final three credits from your capstone course. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 5000</td><td>Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 5022</td><td> Educational Policies and Practices</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 5001</td><td>Contemporary Issues in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 5034</td><td>School Community Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 5023</td><td>Multicultural Relationships in Educational Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select four courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ECE 5001</td><td> Foundations of Early Childhood Education</td></tr> <tr><td>ECE 5002</td><td>Growth and Development of Young Children</td></tr> <tr><td>ECE 5003</td><td>Administration of Early Childhood Programs</td></tr> <tr><td>ECE 5005</td><td>Children and Families in a Diverse Society</td></tr> <tr><td>ECE 5007</td><td>Children's Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>ECE 5009</td><td>Early Childhood Education Capstone</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ED 6003</td><td> PK-12 Specialization Action Research Capstone</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completing this program, you may go on to apply for a number of different career opportunities. You could be able to seek out education-related jobs at various levels. You might be able to work directly with students, or more with materials created for their benefit, as well as in many other sorts of work environments. </p> <p>Positions students may choose to pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Teacher </li><li>School Counselor </li><li>After School Care Worker </li><li>Daycare Worker </li><li>Tutor </li><li>Teacher's Assistant </li><li>Educational Materials Producer/Designer</li></ul>