--- title: Early Childhood Education date: 2022-04-06T16:29:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Inc canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/master-of-education/early-childhood-education" section: Pages --- [ Back to Programs](/academics/programs)# Early Childhood Education The Early Childhood Education track consists of 12 courses in a 30-semester-hour program. This track meets the Master's degree requirement for a master educator license in the state of Iowa and, in conjunction with undergraduate courses in early childhood may lead to an early childhood endorsement. [Request Info ](#request) ![Female teacher helps her students](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-10-19_000347.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=a6ea9120&v=50591a807fece9f314f152e92a1539c08d34626c3aa175da8149d1b010ef91a4) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Program Overview](#toc94198) - [Program Details](#toc94201) - [Faculty](#toc94206) - [Staff](#toc799612) ## Program Overview The program provides practical, hands-on learning experiences in teaching and leading in a distinctively Christian manner. Coursework focuses on specific strategies for assessing and addressing early childhood development and instruction in an educational environment. Courses and field hours provide experience in developing an effective early childhood program. Additional focus is on working with professionals and parents to maximize early educational development opportunities for very young children. ![Male student smiles at the camera](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-10-19_000363.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=64&h=37&c=808e8940&v=99af3ec8275afa5d359c2f5fc8d2a1434cae0c253c4061db0ad4491e2d2c1130) ## Program Details ### Duration & Schedule Courses offered in 15-week semesters and 8-week summer terms. Students may start the program during any term. Most M.Ed. students choose a two or three year plan of study during which they continue to work as a full-time educator. Contact us at [ m\_ed@dordt.edu](mailto:m_ed@dordt.edu?subject=M.Ed.%20Question) for a plan that fits your pace and starting point! ### Courses ##### M.ED. COURSES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (30 CREDITS) - EDUC 501 - Issues in Education (3 credits, summer, fall, spring) - EDUC 502 - Learner Development and Principles of Learning (3 credits, summer, spring) - EDUC 503a - Interpreting and Applying Educational Research (1.5 credits, summer, fall) - EDUC 505 - Foundations of Special Education (3 credits, summer, fall, spring) - EDUC 508 - Teaching and Learning with Technology (3 credits, spring) - EDUC 511 - Assessment of Learning Difficulties (3 credits, fall even) - EDUC 512 - Advanced Behavioral and Social Interventions for Exceptional Children (3 credits, summer odd) - EDUC 513 - Instructional Decisions (3 credits, spring even) - EDUC 522 - Advanced Pedagogies for Teaching Literacy (1.5 credits, spring odd) - EDUC 531 - Issues in Early Childhood Education and Curriculum (3 credits, summer even) - EDUC 532 - Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Education (1.5 credits, summer odd) - EDUC 533 - Infant and Toddler Education (1.5 credits, fall odd) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b476995b643eb.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ec1f190b&v=30d5521e3aa27c9d7eb3944377807ae0ad552c4c9000c22e5c7562b01692cd1d) ### Dave Mulder Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/david-mulder) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815aeb8551684202.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=e4248ec6&v=78525fdce44030fddc146d02b03599523e7b6aee82644f3e597fa45b9f39ee39) ### Pat Kornelis Teaching for Transformation School Designer & CoachMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/pat-kornelis) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158bf38ae0055cf.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=91395f92&v=f53200d7f60ef81d23db3fc2baff376bbebe330e38417fab2cb9dbbab7085908) ### Josh Bowar Director of CACE School RelationsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/josh-bowar) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DJI_0618-5.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=e81ed593&v=7412807ea643f5ec3881fc8f5ed64990e500f496177ba19977348bb37021c206) ### Shawna Hudson Assistant AdjunctMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/shawna-hudson) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b834c15b6457b.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=8006949c&v=195256435bf26b2e4cfbd7937afe8544e5a2671930ba1f5fc621f681de2bf884) ### Mary Beth Pollema Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/mary-beth-pollema) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c48a3a216f8aa.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=6331921f&v=47253f40bd66fcfa24c18be6bb7b390971f9d7a3031961a59b3de3a6966e4b30) ### Kathleen VanTol Professor of Education & Director of Master of Special EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/kathleen-vantol) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b14eabac9f04f.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=eb48309c&v=9eb2b80a1b4f585ff1dcc8b0504007e8b37b272b3f73401f3ee3dcca67de2630) ### Gwen Marra Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/gwen-marra) [ ![Photo of young man smiling outside](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/20250822-_DSC6189.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=9c578929&v=9e8c753dea1b8398a3b5b5dcb60ec89a0a979d4b266ef6f360d79964662efc10) ### Evin Dickerson Director of Graduate AdmissionsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/evin-dickerson) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b329842a05c69.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=5482944e&v=e0475984b91bd5eb026bf82f5de7f1c27e0dff482b0eaf803b1e4a6cef577bad) ### Ashley Mingo Graduate Studies Academic AdvisorMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/ashley-mingo) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6a72df80a228239e732.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=52ccc577&v=f89788e47b09c00851c44ffcb247de649d3b0e0107797a290e277d2d7859e2f5) ### Taylor Droog Grants Management SpecialistMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/taylor-anema) ## Connect with us Submit your information to request more information about Dordt and this program. 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