Master of Education (Early Childhood)
offered by University of Notre Dame

Master of Education (Early Childhood)
at
University of Notre Dame
Overview

Gain knowledge, skills, and qualifications to transition into teaching or leadership roles focused on young children's education and development

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Critically apply and reflect on advanced knowledge and understandings of specialised educational theory and practices within the domain of early childhood education and care
Demonstrate highly developed cognitive, technical and creative skills with initiative, a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to generate understanding of complex issues in early childhood education and care
Evaluate and apply knowledge of research principles and methods to early childhood education contexts
Demonstrate highly developed communication and technical skills to implement, justify and interpret critical issues in early childhood education and care; and
Plan, execute and reflect critically on a substantial research-based project and/or piece of scholarship on critical issues in early childhood education and care.

More about this course

This course delve into child development theories, exploring how children learn and grow in their early years
This course covers curriculum development, effective teaching practices for young learners, and strategies to support diverse learners and families
This course also equip educators with the knowledge and skills to become more effective teachers, curriculum specialists, or program administrators in early childhood settings

Compulsory Courses

Applied Research Methods in Education

Theology Course OR one Ethics Course

Specialisation Courses

Understanding Holistic Development in Context

Early Childhood Curriculum Development-

Trends in Early Childhood Development and Teaching

Integration in Early Years Settings

ELECTIVES

Applied Research Methods in Education

Holistic Development in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Curriculum Development

Positive Education: Wellbeing and Student Achievement

Christian Formation in Education

Values Across the Curriculum

Critical Issues in Catholic Schooling

Critical Issues in Religious Education

Jesus in his Time and for Today

Catholic Social Teaching in Catholic Schools

Eligibility criteria Up Arrow Icon

Education: Bachelor's degree
Hold the equivalent of a four year teaching qualification;
A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher; and
At least three years of full-time professional experience in primary or early childhood teaching

Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon