The Early Childhood Education Endorsement prepares graduates committed to the provision of quality early childhood education for each and every child and their family. Using evidence-based practices, it emphasizes the values of equity and inclusion to support and prepare students to work in diverse early education learning environments. Elementary licensure candidates pursuing this additional endorsement are strongly encouraged to student teach in a kindergarten classroom. Both required courses include a practicum in an early childhood setting.

The Early Childhood Education Endorsement is available as an optional endorsement for MAT candidates pursuing the Elementary Education Concentration. Students are required to complete all of the courses as outined in the Master of Arts in Teaching  and Elementary Education Concentration (MAT)  sections of this catalog.