Early Childhood Education, MEd


Fall 2022 forward


If you were admitted prior to Fall 2022, or if you were admitted for Fall 2022 and specifically opted to stay in the older Curriculum & Instruction program, please visit the MEd Curriculum & Instruction (Early Childhood Education) page.

Are you a new student? Begin by reviewing the Early Childhood Education New Student Checklist

Academic Advising


Your academic advising team is Team Educator Prep! 

Meet the Team (click to learn more)

Your advising team works together in a system to keep you informed, on track, and supported throughout your program. Here is some information about the roles within the team.


Your Academic Advisors:


Aile, Amber, and Kayla are the core members of your advising team, who you will interact with most frequently. They are experts on your program and can assist with all things academic.


Other members of the advising system:

Program Description and Policy Information

Students are encouraged to read and understand the MLFTC Student Handbook for the Early Childhood Education, MEd program, as well as familiarize themselves with the ASU Graduate College Policy Manual. 

For more information on this program please visit: 

ASU students and faculty are expected to act with integrity in their educational pursuits - discover what academic integrity is and why it is important. 

Course Sequence


To determine the recommended course sequence to follow for your program use the drop down arrows below that correspond to the term you were admitted for. It is important to follow the assigned course sequence and discuss any variation from the sequence with an academic advisor. 

If circumstances find you needing to veer from the recommended course sequence, we invite you to schedule an advising appointment to devise an altered course sequence together. Any changes to your course sequence will also need to be reflected on the Plan of Study (iPOS) and approved by advising.

The complete list of required coursework for the program, in no particular order, can be found on the ASU Degree Search website. 

2024 Start Term

MEd Early Childhood Education (Teacher Certification)



MEd Early Childhood Education (Masters Only)


2023 Start Term

2022 Start Term

NOTE: If you originally applied to the older MEd Curriculum & Instruction program and you specifically opted to stay in the older program, you must follow the course plan provided to you by advising in your welcome email. The course plans below are for students in the new MEd Early Childhood program. If you wish to change to the new program please contact advising at GradEdPrep@asu.edu.



MEd Early Childhood Education (Teacher Certification)



MEd Early Childhood Education (Masters Only)


Teacher Certification Requirements

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. If you are planning to apply for certification in other states, either via reciprocity or directly through another state, please take time to review the ASU professional licensure webpage. 

Additionally, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has more requirements for certification beyond going through our Teacher Preparation program. 

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) outlines certification requirements. However, we have condensed this information and tailored it to account for our teacher/administrator certification programs. We recommend that you prepare the above prior to or during the final semester of your program so there is no delay in receiving your teacher/administrator certificate.

Tests Required for Certification


For certification in Early Childhood Education, you must pass two exams, or meet their alternative. (Please see ADE Certification Requirements for more information).  We recommend that you pass these exams just prior to or during the final semester of your program so there is no delay in receiving your teacher certificate.

 

Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) Exams:

iPOS/Plan of Study 


Every graduate student at ASU must complete an "iPOS", or Interactive Plan of Study. Click here for a video explanation of what the iPOS is. We ask that you complete your iPOS within your first semester. For a guide on how to complete your iPOS, click here.


Use your course sequence to determine when you are taking each class and in what section it should be listed on your iPOS.


When in your iPOS, under the Advisors section, select Wendy Oakes for Faculty Committee, then designate her as "Chair" for the Committee Role. 


NOTE: Completing your iPOS indicates the courses you PLAN to take and when. Completing your iPOS is NOT the same thing as registering for classes. You still must register yourself in all your courses each semester via My ASU > My Classes box > Registration > Add. 

Culminating Experience


ECD 593 "Applied Project" - 3 credits is your culminating experience class for the program. A grade of "B" or better is required in this course in order to graduate. 

Additional Information