College of Education and Human Services
Early Childhood
Master’s Degree offered in Blended format.
Teaching, MA with Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 3) Certification Preparation
The 丝瓜APP University Educator Preparation Program (EPP) is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE http://dese.mo.gov/). The initial teacher education program is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC ) through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP ).
Students who enroll through 丝瓜APP鈥檚 College of Education and Human Services may select one of two pathways to completion of the program:
- Successful completion of the 丝瓜APP University teacher education program qualifies the student for recommendation for teaching certification, issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MoDESE).
- Those students who desire to work in an educational field but do not desire teaching certification may pursue the Master of Arts in Education degree.
Dr. Ronda Cypret-Mahach
Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction