2008-2009 - Framingham State University

Elective Courses (4)
MASTER OF EDUCATION - CONCENTRATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Students select four (4) elective courses to complete their
program of study. To satisfy the elective requirements, students
must meet the requirements listed for Group A and Group B.
Group A: Select two (2) elective courses from the
following:
ECED 911 Play and Observation
ECED 912 Advanced Early Childhood Curriculum
SPED 956 Curriculum Development and Modification
(prerequisite: SPED 962 Developmental Patterns
of Children with Special Needs)
SPED 963 Behavior and Classroom Management
(prerequisite: SPED 962 Developmental Patterns
of Children with Special Needs)
Group B: Select two (2) elective courses from the
following:
• One additional course from Group A
• ENGL 930 Workshop in Children’s Literature
• One or two master’s degree level graduate courses
in mathematics, English, literacy, history, economics,
geography, biology, chemistry, physics and Earth sciences,
and/or art. Consultation with the advisor is strongly
recommended when selecting content area courses from
this list.
• One or two master’s degree level graduate courses in other
areas appropriate to the student’s professional goals (e.g.,
special education, English as a Second Language (ESL),
business, supervision). Written advisor approval is required
for courses selected for this option.
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