LMU offers a two-year, 32-unit program leading to a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education.  Focusing on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical aspects of the child's development, the program integrates theory and research with practice and policy.  Graduates will be prepared to enter careers in early childhood education, program administration, policy and advocacy, and community college teaching.

Candidates are admitted for the fall semester only.  Applications are due June 15.


Program Coursework
Year 1 (20 units)

• EDES 5400  Developmental Theories
• EDES 5401  Infancy
• EDCE 5961  ECE Fieldwork 1
• EDES 5402  Early Childhood
• EDES 5403  Cognition and Language
• EDES 5404  Environmental Influences on Development
• EDES 5405  ECE Programs and Curriculum
• EDCE 5962  ECE Fieldwork 2

Year 2 (12 units)

• EDES 5406  Social and Emotional Development
• EDES 5407  Research Methods and Early Childhood Assessment
• EDCE 5963  ECE Fieldwork 3
• EDES 5408  ECE Program Administration (lecture and fieldwork)
• EDCE 5964  ECE Fieldwork 4

Culminating Experience

• EDES 6995  Comprehensive Examination

Application and Admissions
To learn more about this program, or to request an application, email eric.young@lmu.edu.  Be sure your email includes the following:

1. Your full name
2. Your phone number
3. The program you wish to apply to
4. The term you plan to enroll

An application and detailed instructions will be mailed to you immediately.  The application deadline is June 15.

After your completed application has been received and reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule an interview with the Early Childhood Education Program Director.  Please note that the offer of an interview does not guarantee admission to the program.