Overview
About this Degree
Through course work and extensive field experiences, the teacher candidate is prepared to design activities that have an interdisciplinary focus, reflect an understanding of the individual child's development and learning, recognize the importance of family and developmental influences, support the young child in constructing knowledge about self and the world, and involve parents in supporting the child's growth and development.
The Master of Arts in teaching (M.A.T.) program in Inclusive Early Childhood Education at James Madison University is a continuation of the undergraduate IECE program and prepares candidates for licensure in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth to 5 years) and Early Childhood Education (PK-3rd grade).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Effective Teaching in Early Childhood Education
- Practicum in the Education of Young Children
- Individualized Behavior Intervention for Young Children
- Creativity and Play
- Medical and Technological Aspects of Working with Children with Significant Medical Needs
- Student Teaching in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Last day of classes Fall semester senior year
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 552 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful completion of JMU undergraduate degree with IDLS major and IECE minor
- Applicants should have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or better
Tuition Fee
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International
17760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1184 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
17760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1184 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
6990 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 466 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Harrisonburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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