Early Childhood Education (PK-3) Licensure Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

Programme overview

This certificate offers required coursework for teacher licensure in Early/Primary Education PreK-3. This certificate prepares individuals to work with children, prekindergarten through third grade, and their families.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: 21 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 21 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Assessment of Diverse Young Learners; Language and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Primary Grade Learners; Integrating Social Studies Across the Content Areas for Diverse Young Learners; Mathematics for Diverse Young Learners; Science for Diverse Young Learners; Behavior Management Seminar in Inclusive Early Childhood Education.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the ECED concentration coursework, students must complete specific content area coursework in English, mathematics, science, and the social sciences as well as mandated state/accreditation assessments. The following courses are prerequisites to admission: Course List Code Title Credits ECED 401 Developmental Pathways of Diverse Learners, Birth-Adolescence 3 or ECED 501 Developmental Pathways of Diverse Learners, Birth-Adolescence ECED 402 Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Young Learners, Birth-Age 5 3 or ECED 502 Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Young Learners, Birth-Age 5 ECED 403 Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance 3 or ECED 503 Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance ECED 404 Engaging Families of Diverse Learners, Birth – Grade 6 3 or ECED 504 Engaging Families of Di

Duration: 21 credits

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