Ottawa University

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Launch your career in child development with your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ottawa University. Strengthen your skills while enhancing your understanding of children's education. Discover all the wonder of Early Childhood Education as you learn ways to apply your knowledge and skills to your career. Upon graduation, you will be acquainted with the education industry, be trained in theories of childhood development, and exhibit advanced instructional skills.

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The Elementary Education major is designed to produce teachers who have the knowledge, social competencies, methods, communication skills, and sensitivity to be effective in the school environment. Students complete methods courses, professional education courses, and field experiences/observations. They develop critical thinking skills through an analysis of educational history, philosophy and psychology; measurement and evaluation of learning; and classroom management. They gain awareness of cultural diversity and the social and political contexts of education. Elementary Education majors must also demonstrate ability in liberal arts areas including mathematics, science, writing, communication, and the fine arts. The education major is based on state, regional, and national licensure criteria and testing competencies. The Ottawa University teacher education programs are state approved in Arizona and Kansas; the Kansas unit is also accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Please Note: State regulations vary from state to state and are subject to change. Teacher licensure, certification, or endorsement cannot be guaranteed by Ottawa University. It is student's responsibility to seek understanding and to comply with the requirements for their state.

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The Master of Arts in Education Degree Program consists of no less than 36 semester credit hours of formal coursework designed to help the adult student acquire subject matter mastery, apply knowledge, and conduct research in various areas within the field of education. The program of study consists of foundation courses (including a Master's Research Project) and concentration courses based on individual learning outcomes desired.