Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Leadership
(Hybrid)Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Leadership
Why at Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Leadership?
The Edward G. Boehm, Jr. Graduate Program in Early Childhood Education Leadership is a 30-credit program that prepares individuals to undertake leadership roles in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic 21st century schools to ensure optimal developmental outcomes for the nation’s youngest constituents.
Targets evidence-based approaches for organizing, leading, and advocating for quality early childhood curriculum and environments designed to promote children’s success.
Prepares professional educators to shape early childhood programs, implement quality practices, engage diverse families, and strategize to address critical issues in the early childhood field.
What is the typical salary for a Master of Education?
he salary for teachers with an M. Ed. in Special Education is generally higher than those with only a bachelor’s degree.
$112,139
High School Principal
$61,820
Special Education Teacher
$127,310
School Superintendent
Salary based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Format:
The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education Leadership will employ a cohort model and a hybrid instructional strategy. A requirement of six (6) credits per semester must be maintained, including summers. The anticipated program length is two years.
Program Prerequisites
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree (any major) from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Program Schedule
The cohort program will operate on a six-credit per semester schedule. Classes will meet twice per course using a synchronous remote platform for a full day (Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.). The rest of the class time will be online.
Application
Keystone College accepts applicants for the Early Childhood Education Leadership program for the fall and spring terms. In addition to the application materials required for all master’s applicants, applicants to the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education Leadership program must also provide the following clearances:
- PA DPW Child Abuse Clearance
- PA State Police Criminal History
- FBI
- Health appraisal with negative TB test results
Provisional Acceptance
Provisional Acceptance Applicants who do not meet all admissions criteria may be granted provisional admission based on experience and notable achievements in the field. Satisfactory completion of six credits of provisional admission coursework will be required within one semester. Students who do not meet these provisions cannot continue in the program.
Program Goals
- Utilize evidence-based approaches for organizing, leading, and advocating for quality early childhood curriculum and environments designed to promote children’s success.
- Shape early childhood programs, implement quality practices, and engage diverse families to address critical issues in the early childhood field.
- Assume leadership roles in program development across educational venues.
- Implement pedagogical innovations and best practices, which holistically address positive child developmental outcomes in all domains.
- Enhance practice, refine skills, and deepen content knowledge in the areas of programming, supervising, assessing, regulating, and collaborating.
Graduate Catalog and Course Requirements
2024-2025
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Featured Faculty
Karen Arcangelo, PhD, NCSP
Jan Kaskey
Caroline Millen, PhD
Jeanie Prall
Heather Shanks-McElroy, PhD
Maryellen Tharp
Contact
Heather Shanks-McElroy, Ph.D., Coordinator, Early Childhood Education Leadership
570 945-8475
heather.mcelroy@dos5.net
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