Doctor of Education in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership - Early Childhood Education

University of Memphis

The Early Childhood Education programs prepare educators to work with young children from birth through age eight years. The UofM Early Childhood teacher licensure programs and advanced Master s degree program for teachers and administrators are nationally recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children as meeting NAEYC standards. ECEd teacher licensure programs are offered at both the undergraduate BSEd and graduate MAT levels. This program is for individuals seeking a license to teach in prekindergarten kindergarten and primary grade settings. Advanced ECEd graduate programs include the Master of Science MS degree and Doctor of Education EdD . The MS degree is for teachers and other professionals seeking advanced preparation in Early Childhood. The degree is for those seeking teaching and research positions in colleges and universities.