Master of Arts: Early Childhood Education

Master of Education: Early Childhood Education

Master of Arts

Graduates with an M.A.T. degree in Early Childhood Education receive an initial T-5 license upon completion of requirements and are certified to teach preschool through fifth grade in the state of Georgia.

Master of Education

The program in early childhood education shall prepare a master teacher who can address the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades preschool through five (P-5). M.Ed. candidates:
: :    know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to their P-5 students;
: :    are committed to all P-5 students and their learning;
: :    are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning; and
: :    systematically reflect about their practice; and
: :    are members of a learning community.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Early Childhood Education programs are in demand, and the employment outlook for elementary teachers is positive. Our graduates are employed in Chatham County as well as surrounding counties, in other parts of the state, and nationally.

Upon completion of this degree, students are eligible to teach elementary school in the State of Georgia in both public and private schools. Students may also be eligible to teach at the college level. All teacher education programs at Armstrong Atlantic are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Program Features

ECE students gain valuable field experiences and internships in cooperating local schools. We integrate field experiences throughout major courses. Because we have a low student-to-faculty ratio, our students get personalized education in all areas of teacher education.

An active Student Georgia Association of Educators (SGAE) chapter offers excellent opportunities for involvement in a professional education organization.

Course of Study

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education program is comprised of a carefully prescribed advanced course of study designed to provide currently certified teachers with an advanced study degree. It consists of 30 hours, with at least 19 hours in early childhood courses.