ECE-MAT-Handbook 2025-2026

Course of Study Course Number

SH Preclinical Hours

Title

PROGRAM COURSE REQUIREMENTS CIL 531 Cross Cultural Education ECE 502 * Quality Child Care for Infants and Toddlers

3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 3

20 25 10 20

Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Human Development: Infancy and Early Childhood

ECE 503 ECE 504 ECE 507 ECE 510 ECE 522 ECE 523 ECE 526 ECE 537 ECE 570 ECE 580

STEM in Early Childhood Child, Family and Community Foundations of Emergent Literacy

5

10

Historical and Philosophical Foundations of ECE

Methods of Developing Mathematical Mindsets in Early Childhood

Early Literacy Methods, PreK-3

Internship in Early Childhood Education Preprimary Settings Internship in Early Childhood Education Primary Settings

40 50

ECE 590 ** Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Introduction to and Methods of Teaching Students in Disabilities

15

SPE 500

Total Hours to Licensure

41 SH 43SH

Total Hours to MAT Degree (including ECE502) * ECE502 is required for the degree, not for licensure. ** ECE 590 has specific enrollment requirements.

Preparing for Your ECE Field Experiences It's important for teacher candidates to know what is expected of them before they begin their clinical experiences because it provides clarity, fosters growth, and ultimately prepares you for a successful career in teaching.

TO DO ASAP:

1. Criminal Background Check 2. TB Test 3. Mandated Reporting Training

21 / MAT Early Childhood Education Handbook

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